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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille DC - Washington DC Apostille Services, District of Columbia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille DC - Washington DC Apostille Services, District of Columbia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Maryland - Secretary of State Maryland Apostille Services - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Maryland - Secretary of State Maryland Apostille Services - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Maryland - Secretary of State Maryland Apostille Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Virginia - Virginia Apostille Services - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Virginia - Virginia Apostille Services - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Virginia - Virginia Apostille Services - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Virginia - Virginia Apostille Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Virginia - Virginia Apostille Services - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Virginia - Virginia Apostille Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Virginia - Virginia Apostille Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/us-department-of-state daily 0.75 2023-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg US Department of State Services - Apostille, Authentication, FBI Background Check, Federal Documents - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png US Department of State Services - Apostille, Authentication, FBI Background Check, Federal Documents - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg US Department of State Services - Apostille, Authentication, FBI Background Check, Federal Documents - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Embassy Legalization Services - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Embassy Legalization Services - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary DC Maryland Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary DC Maryland Virginia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-a-birth-certificate daily 0.75 2023-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille a Birth Certificate DC Maryland Virginia - Birth Certificate Apostille Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Birth Certificate DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Birth Certificate Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille a Birth Certificate DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Birth Certificate Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Marriage Certificate DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Marriage Certificate Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Wedding Certificate DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Wedding Certificate Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Death Certificate DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Death Certificate Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Divorce Decree DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Divorce Decree Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Affidavit DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Affidavit Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Affidavit DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Affidavit Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Affidavit DC Maryland Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Background Check – Police, Sheriff, State, DOJ, FBI - Apostille Background Check Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille a Background Check – Police, Sheriff, State, DOJ, FBI - Maryland Background Check Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Power of Attorney DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Power of Attorney Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille a Power of Attorney DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Power of Attorney Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille a Power of Attorney DC Maryland Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Special Power of Attorney DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Special Power of Attorney Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Corporate Power of Attorney DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Corporate Power of Attorney Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Corporate Power of Attorney DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Corporate Power of Attorney Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Corporate Power of Attorney DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Corporate Power of Attorney Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Passport DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Passport Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille a Passport DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Passport Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille a Drivers License DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Drivers License Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Driving Record DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Driving Record Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Driving Record DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Driving Record Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Driving Record DC Maryland Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Social Security Administration - Apostille Social Security Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Social Security Administration - Maryland Social Security Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Social Security Administration - Apostille Social Security Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Social Security Administration - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts (High School, College, University, Trade School) Diplomas (High School, College, University, Trade School) Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Diploma – High School, College, University, Trade School (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille Diploma Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Diploma – High School, College, University, Trade School (DC Maryland Virginia) - Maryland Diploma Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Diploma – High School, College, University, Trade School (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille Diploma Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille TEFL TESOL Certificate - Teaching English Foreign Language (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille TEFL TESOL Certificate Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille TEFL TESOL Certificate - Teaching English Foreign Language (DC Maryland Virginia) - Maryland TEFL TESOL Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Authorization of Agent DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Authorization of Agent Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Travel Consent Letter DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Travel Consent Letter Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Travel Consent Letter DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Travel Consent Letter Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Travel Consent Letter DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Travel Consent Letter Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Articles of Incorporation DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Articles of Incorporation Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Articles of Incorporation DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Articles of Incorporation Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bank Statements DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Bank Statements Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Bank Statements DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Bank Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Vehicle Registration DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Vehicle Registration Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Car Title DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Car Title Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Car Title DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Car Title Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Car Title DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Car Title Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Car Title DC Maryland Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Certificate of Incumbency DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Certificate of Incumbency Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Certificate of Incumbency DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Certificate of Incumbency Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Certificate of Incumbency DC Maryland Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille Certificate of Free Sale Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (DC Maryland Virginia) - Maryland Certificate of Free Sale Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille Certificate of Free Sale Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (DC Maryland Virginia) - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (DC Maryland Virginia) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-certificate-of-origin-and-commercial-invoice daily 0.75 2023-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice (DC Maryland Virginia) - Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice Apostille Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice (DC Maryland Virginia) - Maryland Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoice Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Will and Trust (DC Maryland Virginia) - Apostille Will and Trust Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Will and Trust (DC Maryland Virginia) - Maryland Will Trust Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bill of Sale DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Bill of Sale Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Bill of Sale DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Bill of Sale Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Bill of Sale DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Bill of Sale Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Bill of Sale DC Maryland Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille ISO Certificate DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille ISO Certificate Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Notary DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Notary Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Notary DC Maryland Virginia - Maryland Notary Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Courier DC Maryland Virginia - Apostille Courier Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Near Me - Apostille Services Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Near Me - Apostille Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Notary Near Me - Apostille Notary Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Notary with Apostille Near Me - Notary with Apostille Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Where Can I Apostille a Document Near Me - Where Can I Apostille a Document Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Courier Service - Apostille Courier Service Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Power of Attorney Apostille - Power of Attorney Apostille Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Power of Attorney Apostille - Maryland Power of Attorney Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Divorce Decree Apostille - Divorce Decree Apostille Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Divorce Decree Apostille - Maryland Divorce Decree Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Washington DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Travel Consent Form Apostille - Travel Consent Form Apostille Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Car Titles Apostille - Car Titles Apostille Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg FBI and Local Background Check Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Maryland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Maryland - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Virginia - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Virginia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Virginia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Driver's License Apostille - Driver's License Apostille Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Car Title - DMV Record Apostille - Car Title - DMV Record Apostille Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Maryland Apostille Birth Certificate - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/8ee696d3-4057-4ddf-9574-37be7b505c58/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.png Washington DC Apostille - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Washington DC Apostille - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Washington DC Apostille - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/8ee696d3-4057-4ddf-9574-37be7b505c58/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.png Apostille Services DC - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/8ee696d3-4057-4ddf-9574-37be7b505c58/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.png Apostille Washington DC - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Washington DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Washington DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Washington DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png How to Get a Document Apostille in Virginia - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg How to Get a Document Apostille in Virginia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg How to Get a Document Apostille in Virginia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png How to Get a Document Apostille in Virginia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg How to Get a Document Apostille in Virginia - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg How to Get a Document Apostille in Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png How to Get a Document Apostille in Virginia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/maryland-apostille-process daily 0.75 2025-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Maryland Apostille Process - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Maryland Apostille Process - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Maryland Apostille Process - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Maryland Apostille - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Apostille - Mobile Apostille Services Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Apostille - Maryland Mobile Apostille Services Near Me Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille DMV Record - Apostille DMV Record Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Maryland Secretary of State Apostille - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Maryland Secretary of State Apostille - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Social Security Letter Apostille - Social Security Letter Apostille Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Social Security Letter Apostille - Maryland Social Security Letter Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Social Security Letter Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Notary Services - Apostille Notary Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Notary Services - Apostille Notary Services Near Me Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Agent in Virginia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Agent in Virginia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Agent in Virginia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Agent in Virginia - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Agent in Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png State of Virginia Apostille - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg State of Virginia Apostille - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg State of Virginia Apostille - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png State of Virginia Apostille - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg State of Virginia Apostille - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg State of Virginia Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png State of Virginia Apostille - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/commonwealth-of-virginia-apostille daily 0.75 2025-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille - Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Commonwealth of Virginia Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Agency Near Me - Apostille Agency Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg FBI Background Check Apostille Near Me - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Where to Apostille Documents Near Me - Where to Apostille Documents Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg State Apostille for FBI Background Check - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg DC Apostille - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? 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If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Birth Certificate Virginia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Criminal Background Check - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Maryland Apostille Services - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Virginia Apostille Services - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Virginia Apostille Services - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Virginia Apostille Services - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Virginia Apostille Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Virginia Apostille Services - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Virginia Apostille Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Virginia Apostille Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-district-of-columbia daily 0.75 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille District of Columbia - Apostille District of Columbia Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/8ee696d3-4057-4ddf-9574-37be7b505c58/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.png Apostille District of Columbia - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille District of Columbia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille District of Columbia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille District of Columbia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/8ee696d3-4057-4ddf-9574-37be7b505c58/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.png District of Columbia Apostille - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg District of Columbia Apostille - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Federal Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Authorization Letter - Apostille Authorization Letter Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Authorization Letter - Maryland Apostille Authorization Letter Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Authorization Letter - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. How to Get Apostille in Maryland For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg How to Get Apostille in Washington DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? 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If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg How to Get Apostille in DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? 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If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg FBI Background Check Apostille Washington DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Notarization Services - Apostille Notarization Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Arlington VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Birth Certificate Near Me - Apostille Birth Certificate Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Bethesda MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Courier Express - Apostille Courier Express Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Same Day Apostille Services Near Me - Same Day Apostille Services Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Hague Apostille Near Me - Hague Apostille Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Federal Background Check - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille US Passport - Apostille US Passport Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Vital Records Apostille - Vital Records Apostille Services Near Me Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Vital Records Apostille - Vital Records Apostille Services Near Me Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Vital Records Apostille - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Vital Records Apostille - Worldwide US Department of State Services Near Me | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Vital Records Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Vital Records Apostille - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/department-of-state-authentication-services daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Department of State Authentication Services - Worldwide US Department of State Authentication Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png Department of State Authentication Services - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Department of State Authentication Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Department of State Authentication Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/us-department-of-state-authentication daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg US Department of State Authentication - Worldwide US Department of State Authentication Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png US Department of State Authentication - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg US Department of State Authentication - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png US Department of State Authentication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-department-of-state daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Department of State - Worldwide US Department of State Apostille | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png Apostille Department of State - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Department of State - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Department of State - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-us-department-of-state daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille US Department of State - Worldwide US Department of State Apostille | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png Apostille US Department of State - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille US Department of State - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille US Department of State - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-federal-documents daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Federal Documents - Worldwide US Department of State Services | Federal Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png Apostille Federal Documents - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Federal Documents - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Federal Documents - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/dept-of-state-apostille daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Dept of State Apostille - Worldwide US Dept of State Apostille | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png Dept of State Apostille - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Dept of State Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Dept of State Apostille - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/us-department-of-state-authentication-services daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg US Department of State Authentication Services - Worldwide US Department of State Authentication Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png US Department of State Authentication Services - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg US Department of State Authentication Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png US Department of State Authentication Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/how-to-apostille-a-federal-document daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg How to Apostille a Federal Document - Worldwide US Department of State Services | Federal Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/1a960828-847e-46d2-9844-31f27099157a/apostille-embassy-us-department-of-state.png How to Apostille a Federal Document - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg How to Apostille a Federal Document - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Expedited Federal Apostille - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Federal Apostille Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille FBI Report - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille FBI Background Check Expedite - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg FBI Apostille Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Document Authentication Services - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Embassy Legalization Services - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Embassy Legalization Services - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg How to Legalize a Document - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg How to Legalize a Document - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg US Embassy Apostille - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg US Embassy Apostille - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Embassy - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Embassy - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Embassy Legalization Service - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille India - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille China - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Indonesia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Pakistan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Nigeria - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Nigeria - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Brazil - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bangladesh - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Bangladesh - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Russia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Russia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Russia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Russia - Russia Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Ethiopia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Ethiopia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Ethiopia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Mexico - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Mexico - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Mexico - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Mexico - Mexico Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Japan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Egypt - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Egypt - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Philippines - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Philippines - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille DR Congo - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Vietnam - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Vietnam - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Turkey - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Germany - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Thailand - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Tanzania - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille United Kingdom - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille United Kingdom - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille United Kingdom - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille United Kingdom - United Kingdom Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille United Kingdom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-france daily 0.75 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille France - France Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille France - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille France - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille France - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille France - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille France - France Apostille US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille France - France Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille South Africa - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille South Africa - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille South Africa - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Italy - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Italy - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Kenya - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Kenya - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Myanmar - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Myanmar - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Colombia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille South Korea - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille South Korea - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Sudan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Uganda - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Uganda - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Uganda - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Spain - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Spain - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Spain - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Spain - Spain Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Algeria - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Algeria - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Algeria - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Iraq - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Iraq - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Iraq - Iraq Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Argentina - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Afghanistan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Yemen - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Canada - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Angola - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Angola - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Ukraine - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Morocco - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Poland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Poland - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Malaysia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Mozambique - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Mozambique - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Mozambique - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Mozambique - Mozambique Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Mozambique - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-ghana daily 0.75 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Ghana - Ghana Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Ghana - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Ghana - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Ghana - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Ghana - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Ghana - Ghana Apostille US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Ghana - Ghana Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Peru - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Peru - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Peru - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Saudi Arabia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Madagascar - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Madagascar - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Côte d'Ivoire - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Côte d'Ivoire - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Côte d'Ivoire - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Côte d'Ivoire - Côte d'Ivoire Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Cameroon - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Cameroon - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Cameroon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Cameroon - Cameroon Apostille US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Nepal - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Nepal - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Nepal - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Venezuela - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Niger - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Australia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille North Korea - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Syria - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Mali - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Mali - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Burkina Faso - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Burkina Faso - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Burkina Faso - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Sri Lanka - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Sri Lanka - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Taiwan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Taiwan - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Malawi - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Malawi - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Zambia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Zambia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Zambia - Zambia Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Chad - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Chad - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Chad - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Chad - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Chad - Chad Apostille US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Chad - Chad Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Kazakhstan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Kazakhstan - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Chile - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Somalia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Senegal - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Romania - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Guatemala - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Guatemala - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Netherlands - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Ecuador - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Ecuador - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Cambodia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Zimbabwe - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Zimbabwe - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Guinea - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Guinea - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Guinea - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Benin - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Rwanda - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Burundi - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Burundi - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bolivia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Bolivia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Tunisia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Tunisia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille South Sudan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Haiti - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Haiti - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Belgium - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Belgium - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Jordan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Dominican Republic - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille United Arab Emirates - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Honduras - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Honduras - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Honduras - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Cuba - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Cuba - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Tajikistan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Papua New Guinea - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Sweden - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Sweden - Sweden Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Czech Republic - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Czech Republic - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Czech Republic - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Portugal - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Portugal - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Azerbaijan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Greece - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Hungary - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Israel - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Austria - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Belarus - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Belarus - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Switzerland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Switzerland - Switzerland Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Sierra Leone - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Sierra Leone - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Sierra Leone - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Laos - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Laos - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Laos - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Hong Kong - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Kyrgyzstan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Kyrgyzstan - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Kyrgyzstan - Kyrgyzstan Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Paraguay - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Paraguay - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Paraguay - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Paraguay - Paraguay Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Nicaragua - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Nicaragua - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Nicaragua - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Serbia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Congo - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Congo - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille El Salvador - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Denmark - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Denmark - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Singapore - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Lebanon - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Lebanon - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Lebanon - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Liberia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Liberia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Finland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Norway - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Norway - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Palestine - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Central African Republic - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Central African Republic - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Oman - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Oman - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Slovakia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Mauritania - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Mauritania - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Ireland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Ireland - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Ireland - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Ireland - Ireland Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille New Zealand - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille New Zealand - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille New Zealand - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Costa Rica - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Costa Rica - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Costa Rica - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Panama - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Croatia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Croatia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Croatia - Croatia Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Georgia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Georgia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Eritrea - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Eritrea - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Mongolia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Mongolia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Uruguay - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Puerto Rico - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Puerto Rico - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bosnia and Herzegovina - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Bosnia and Herzegovina - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Qatar - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Qatar - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Namibia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Namibia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Namibia - Namibia Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Moldova - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Moldova - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Armenia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Armenia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Armenia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Jamaica - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Jamaica - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Lithuania - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Lithuania - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Gambia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Gambia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Gambia - Gambia Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Albania - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Gabon - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Botswana - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Botswana - Botswana Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Lesotho - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Lesotho - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Guinea-Bissau - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Guinea-Bissau - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Slovenia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Equatorial Guinea - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Equatorial Guinea - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Latvia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Latvia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille North Macedonia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bahrain - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Bahrain - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Trinidad and Tobago - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Trinidad and Tobago - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Timor-Leste - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Timor-Leste - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Timor-Leste - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Timor-Leste - Timor-Leste Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Timor-Leste - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-cyprus daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Cyprus - Cyprus Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Cyprus - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Cyprus - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Cyprus - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Estonia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Mauritius - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Eswatini - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Eswatini - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Eswatini - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Eswatini - Eswatini Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Djibouti - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Djibouti - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Fiji - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Fiji - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Fiji - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Fiji - Fiji Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Comoros - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Réunion - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Réunion - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Solomon Islands - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Solomon Islands - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Guyana - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Guyana - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bhutan - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Bhutan - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Macao - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Luxembourg - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Luxembourg - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Suriname - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Suriname - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Montenegro - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Montenegro - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Montenegro - Montenegro Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Montenegro - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-western-sahara daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Western Sahara - Western Sahara Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Western Sahara - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Western Sahara - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Western Sahara - Western Sahara Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Malta - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Malta - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Malta - Malta Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Maldives - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Maldives - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Maldives - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Maldives - Maldives Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Cabo Verde - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Cabo Verde - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Cabo Verde - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Brunei - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Belize - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Belize - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bahamas - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Bahamas - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Bahamas - Bahamas Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Iceland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Iceland - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Iceland - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Iceland - Iceland Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Guadeloupe - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Guadeloupe - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Guadeloupe - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Guadeloupe - Guadeloupe Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Martinique - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Martinique - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Mayotte - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Mayotte - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Mayotte - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Mayotte - Mayotte Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Vanuatu - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Vanuatu - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Vanuatu - Vanuatu Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille French Guiana - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille French Guiana - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille French Guiana - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille French Guiana - French Guiana Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille New Caledonia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille New Caledonia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille New Caledonia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille French Polynesia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille São Tomé and Príncipe - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille São Tomé and Príncipe - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille São Tomé and Príncipe - São Tomé and Príncipe Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille São Tomé and Príncipe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-samoa daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Samoa - Samoa Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Samoa - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Samoa - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Samoa - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Samoa - Samoa Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Curaçao - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Curaçao - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Curaçao - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Curaçao - Curaçao Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Saint Lucia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Guam - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Guam - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Guam - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Kiribati - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Kiribati - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Kiribati - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Kiribati - Kiribati Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Kiribati - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-seychelles daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Seychelles - Seychelles Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Seychelles - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Seychelles - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Seychelles - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Seychelles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Seychelles - Seychelles Apostille US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Seychelles - Seychelles Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Seychelles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-grenada daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Grenada - Grenada Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Grenada - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Grenada - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Grenada - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Grenada - Grenada Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Micronesia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Micronesia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Aruba - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Aruba - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Aruba - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Tonga - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Tonga - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille St. Vincent and Grenadines - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Antigua and Barbuda - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Antigua and Barbuda - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Antigua and Barbuda - Antigua and Barbuda Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille US Virgin Islands - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Isle of Man - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Isle of Man - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Isle of Man - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Andorra - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Andorra - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Cayman Islands - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Dominica - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Bermuda - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Bermuda - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Bermuda - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Bermuda - Bermuda Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Bermuda - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-faeroe-islands daily 0.75 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Faeroe Islands - Faeroe Islands Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Faeroe Islands - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Faeroe Islands - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Faeroe Islands - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Faeroe Islands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Faeroe Islands - Faeroe Islands Apostille US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Faeroe Islands - Faeroe Islands Embassy Document Legalization Services Washington DC International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Faeroe Islands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-greenland daily 0.75 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Apostille Greenland - Greenland Apostille USA & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service In need of Apostille Services Nationwide USA? Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Greenland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Greenland - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Greenland - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Turks and Caicos - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Turks and Caicos - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg India Embassy Washington DC - India US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg China Embassy Washington DC - China Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg China Embassy Washington DC - China US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Indonesia Embassy Washington DC - Indonesia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Indonesia Embassy Washington DC - Indonesia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Pakistan Embassy Washington DC - Pakistan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Pakistan Embassy Washington DC - Pakistan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Nigeria Embassy Washington DC - Nigeria Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Nigeria Embassy Washington DC - Nigeria US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Brazil Embassy Washington DC - Brazil Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Brazil Embassy Washington DC - Brazil US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Bangladesh Embassy Washington DC - Bangladesh Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bangladesh Embassy Washington DC - Bangladesh US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Russia Embassy Washington DC - Russia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Russia Embassy Washington DC - Russia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Ethiopia Embassy Washington DC - Ethiopia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Ethiopia Embassy Washington DC - Ethiopia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Mexico Embassy Washington DC - Mexico Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Mexico Embassy Washington DC - Mexico US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Japan Embassy Washington DC - Japan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Japan Embassy Washington DC - Japan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Egypt Embassy Washington DC - Egypt Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Egypt Embassy Washington DC - Egypt US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Philippines Embassy Washington DC - Philippines Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Philippines Embassy Washington DC - Philippines US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg DR Congo Embassy Washington DC - DR Congo Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg DR Congo Embassy Washington DC - DR Congo US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Vietnam Embassy Washington DC - Vietnam US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Iran Embassy Washington DC - Iran Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Iran Embassy Washington DC - Iran US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Turkey Embassy Washington DC - Turkey Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Turkey Embassy Washington DC - Turkey US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Germany Embassy Washington DC - Germany Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Germany Embassy Washington DC - Germany US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Thailand Embassy Washington DC - Thailand Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Thailand Embassy Washington DC - Thailand US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Tanzania Embassy Washington DC - Tanzania Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Tanzania Embassy Washington DC - Tanzania US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg United Kingdom Embassy Washington DC - United Kingdom Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg United Kingdom Embassy Washington DC - United Kingdom US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg France Embassy Washington DC - France Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg France Embassy Washington DC - France US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg South Africa Embassy Washington DC - South Africa Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg South Africa Embassy Washington DC - South Africa US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Italy Embassy Washington DC - Italy US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Kenya Embassy Washington DC - Kenya Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Kenya Embassy Washington DC - Kenya US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Myanmar Embassy Washington DC - Myanmar Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Myanmar Embassy Washington DC - Myanmar US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Colombia Embassy Washington DC - Colombia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Colombia Embassy Washington DC - Colombia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg South Korea Embassy Washington DC - South Korea Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg South Korea Embassy Washington DC - South Korea US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Sudan Embassy Washington DC - Sudan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Sudan Embassy Washington DC - Sudan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Uganda Embassy Washington DC - Uganda Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Uganda Embassy Washington DC - Uganda US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Spain Embassy Washington DC - Spain Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Spain Embassy Washington DC - Spain US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Algeria Embassy Washington DC - Algeria Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Algeria Embassy Washington DC - Algeria US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Iraq Embassy Washington DC - Iraq Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Iraq Embassy Washington DC - Iraq US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Argentina Embassy Washington DC - Argentina Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Argentina Embassy Washington DC - Argentina US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Afghanistan Embassy Washington DC - Afghanistan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Afghanistan Embassy Washington DC - Afghanistan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Yemen Embassy Washington DC - Yemen Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Yemen Embassy Washington DC - Yemen US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Canada Embassy Washington DC - Canada Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Canada Embassy Washington DC - Canada US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Angola Embassy Washington DC - Angola Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Angola Embassy Washington DC - Angola US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Ukraine Embassy Washington DC - Ukraine Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Ukraine Embassy Washington DC - Ukraine US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Morocco Embassy Washington DC - Morocco Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Morocco Embassy Washington DC - Morocco US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Poland Embassy Washington DC - Poland Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Poland Embassy Washington DC - Poland US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Uzbekistan Embassy Washington DC - Uzbekistan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Uzbekistan Embassy Washington DC - Uzbekistan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Malaysia Embassy Washington DC - Malaysia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Malaysia Embassy Washington DC - Malaysia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Malaysia Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mozambique-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mozambique Embassy Washington DC - Mozambique Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Mozambique Embassy Washington DC - Mozambique Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Mozambique Embassy Washington DC - Mozambique US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Ghana Embassy Washington DC - Ghana Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Ghana Embassy Washington DC - Ghana US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Peru Embassy Washington DC - Peru Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Peru Embassy Washington DC - Peru US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Saudi Arabia Embassy Washington DC - Saudi Arabia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Saudi Arabia Embassy Washington DC - Saudi Arabia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Saudi Arabia Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/madagascar-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Madagascar Embassy Washington DC - Madagascar Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Madagascar Embassy Washington DC - Madagascar Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Madagascar Embassy Washington DC - Madagascar US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Madagascar Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/cote-d-ivoire-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Côte d'Ivoire Embassy Washington DC - Côte d'Ivoire Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Côte d'Ivoire Embassy Washington DC - Côte d'Ivoire Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Côte d'Ivoire Embassy Washington DC - Côte d'Ivoire US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Côte d'Ivoire Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/cameroon-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Cameroon Embassy Washington DC - Cameroon Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Cameroon Embassy Washington DC - Cameroon Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Cameroon Embassy Washington DC - Cameroon US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Nepal Embassy Washington DC - Nepal US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Venezuela Embassy Washington DC - Venezuela Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Venezuela Embassy Washington DC - Venezuela US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Niger Embassy Washington DC - Niger Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Niger Embassy Washington DC - Niger US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Australia Embassy Washington DC - Australia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Australia Embassy Washington DC - Australia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg North Korea Embassy Washington DC - North Korea Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg North Korea Embassy Washington DC - North Korea US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Syria Embassy Washington DC - Syria Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Syria Embassy Washington DC - Syria US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Mali Embassy Washington DC - Mali Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Mali Embassy Washington DC - Mali US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Burkina Faso Embassy Washington DC - Burkina Faso Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Burkina Faso Embassy Washington DC - Burkina Faso US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Sri Lanka Embassy Washington DC - Sri Lanka Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Sri Lanka Embassy Washington DC - Sri Lanka US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Taiwan Embassy Washington DC - Taiwan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Taiwan Embassy Washington DC - Taiwan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Taiwan Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/malawi-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Malawi Embassy Washington DC - Malawi Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Malawi Embassy Washington DC - Malawi Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Malawi Embassy Washington DC - Malawi US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Malawi Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/zambia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Zambia Embassy Washington DC - Zambia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Zambia Embassy Washington DC - Zambia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Zambia Embassy Washington DC - Zambia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Zambia Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/chad-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Chad Embassy Washington DC - Chad Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Chad Embassy Washington DC - Chad Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Chad Embassy Washington DC - Chad US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Kazakhstan Embassy Washington DC - Kazakhstan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Kazakhstan Embassy Washington DC - Kazakhstan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Chile Embassy Washington DC - Chile US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Somalia Embassy Washington DC - Somalia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Senegal Embassy Washington DC - Senegal Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Senegal Embassy Washington DC - Senegal US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Romania Embassy Washington DC - Romania Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Romania Embassy Washington DC - Romania US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Guatemala Embassy Washington DC - Guatemala Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Guatemala Embassy Washington DC - Guatemala US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Netherlands Embassy Washington DC - Netherlands Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Netherlands Embassy Washington DC - Netherlands US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Ecuador Embassy Washington DC - Ecuador Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Ecuador Embassy Washington DC - Ecuador US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Cambodia Embassy Washington DC - Cambodia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Cambodia Embassy Washington DC - Cambodia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Zimbabwe Embassy Washington DC - Zimbabwe Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Zimbabwe Embassy Washington DC - Zimbabwe US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Guinea Embassy Washington DC - Guinea Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Guinea Embassy Washington DC - Guinea US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Benin Embassy Washington DC - Benin Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Benin Embassy Washington DC - Benin US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Rwanda Embassy Washington DC - Rwanda US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Burundi Embassy Washington DC - Burundi Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Burundi Embassy Washington DC - Burundi US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bolivia Embassy Washington DC - Bolivia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Tunisia Embassy Washington DC - Tunisia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Tunisia Embassy Washington DC - Tunisia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg South Sudan Embassy Washington DC - South Sudan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg South Sudan Embassy Washington DC - South Sudan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Haiti Embassy Washington DC - Haiti Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Haiti Embassy Washington DC - Haiti US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Belgium Embassy Washington DC - Belgium Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Belgium Embassy Washington DC - Belgium US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Jordan Embassy Washington DC - Jordan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Jordan Embassy Washington DC - Jordan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Dominican Republic Embassy Washington DC - Dominican Republic Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Dominican Republic Embassy Washington DC - Dominican Republic US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Dominican Republic Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/united-arab-emirates-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg United Arab Emirates Embassy Washington DC - United Arab Emirates Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg United Arab Emirates Embassy Washington DC - United Arab Emirates Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg United Arab Emirates Embassy Washington DC - United Arab Emirates US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Honduras Embassy Washington DC - Cuba Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Honduras Embassy Washington DC - Cuba US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Cuba Embassy Washington DC - Honduras US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Tajikistan Embassy Washington DC - Tajikistan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Papua New Guinea Embassy Washington DC - Papua New Guinea US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Sweden Embassy Washington DC - Sweden Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Sweden Embassy Washington DC - Sweden US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Portugal Embassy Washington DC - Portugal US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Azerbaijan Embassy Washington DC - Azerbaijan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Greece Embassy Washington DC - Greece Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Greece Embassy Washington DC - Greece US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Togo Embassy Washington DC - Togo Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Togo Embassy Washington DC - Togo US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Hungary Embassy Washington DC - Hungary US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Israel Embassy Washington DC - Israel Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Israel Embassy Washington DC - Israel US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Austria Embassy Washington DC - Austria Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Austria Embassy Washington DC - Austria US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Belarus Embassy Washington DC - Belarus Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Belarus Embassy Washington DC - Belarus US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Switzerland Embassy Washington DC - Switzerland Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Switzerland Embassy Washington DC - Switzerland US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Sierra Leone Embassy Washington DC - Sierra Leone Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Sierra Leone Embassy Washington DC - Sierra Leone US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Laos Embassy Washington DC - Laos Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Laos Embassy Washington DC - Laos US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Turkmenistan Embassy Washington DC - Laos Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Turkmenistan Embassy Washington DC - Turkmenistan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Libya Embassy Washington DC - Libya Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Libya Embassy Washington DC - Libya US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Hong Kong Embassy Washington DC - Hong Kong US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Kyrgyzstan Embassy Washington DC - Kyrgyzstan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Kyrgyzstan Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/paraguay-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Paraguay Embassy Washington DC - Paraguay Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Paraguay Embassy Washington DC - Paraguay US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Nicaragua Embassy Washington DC - Nicaragua Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Nicaragua Embassy Washington DC - Nicaragua US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Bulgaria Embassy Washington DC - Bulgaria Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bulgaria Embassy Washington DC - Bulgaria US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Serbia Embassy Washington DC - Serbia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Congo Embassy Washington DC - Congo US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg El Salvador Embassy Washington DC - El Salvador Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg El Salvador Embassy Washington DC - El Salvador US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Denmark Embassy Washington DC - Denmark Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Denmark Embassy Washington DC - Denmark US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Singapore Embassy Washington DC - Singapore Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Singapore Embassy Washington DC - Singapore US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Lebanon Embassy Washington DC - Lebanon Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Lebanon Embassy Washington DC - Lebanon US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Liberia Embassy Washington DC - Liberia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Liberia Embassy Washington DC - Liberia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Finland Embassy Washington DC - Finland Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Finland Embassy Washington DC - Finland US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Norway Embassy Washington DC - Norway Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Norway Embassy Washington DC - Norway US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Palestine Embassy Washington DC - Palestine Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Palestine Embassy Washington DC - Palestine US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Central African Republic Embassy Washington DC - Central African Republic Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Central African Republic Embassy Washington DC - Central African Republic US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Central African Republic Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/oman-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Oman Embassy Washington DC - Oman Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Oman Embassy Washington DC - Oman Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Oman Embassy Washington DC - Oman US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Slovakia Embassy Washington DC - Slovakia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Slovakia Embassy Washington DC - Slovakia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Mauritania Embassy Washington DC - Mauritania Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Mauritania Embassy Washington DC - Mauritania US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Ireland Embassy Washington DC - Ireland Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Ireland Embassy Washington DC - Ireland US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Ireland Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/new-zealand-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg New Zealand Embassy Washington DC - New Zealand Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg New Zealand Embassy Washington DC - New Zealand Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg New Zealand Embassy Washington DC - New Zealand US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png New Zealand Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/costa-rica-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Costa Rica Embassy Washington DC - Costa Rica Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Costa Rica Embassy Washington DC - Costa Rica Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Costa Rica Embassy Washington DC - Costa Rica US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Kuwait Embassy Washington DC - Kuwait Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Kuwait Embassy Washington DC - Kuwait US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Panama Embassy Washington DC - Panama Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Panama Embassy Washington DC - Panama US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Croatia Embassy Washington DC - Croatia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Croatia Embassy Washington DC - Croatia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Georgia Embassy Washington DC - Georgia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Georgia Embassy Washington DC - Georgia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Eritrea Embassy Washington DC - Eritrea US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Mongolia Embassy Washington DC - Mongolia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Uruguay Embassy Washington DC - Uruguay US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Puerto Rico Embassy Washington DC - Puerto Rico Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Puerto Rico Embassy Washington DC - Puerto Rico US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy Washington DC - Bosnia and Herzegovina Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy Washington DC - Bosnia and Herzegovina US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Qatar Embassy Washington DC - Qatar Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Qatar Embassy Washington DC - Qatar US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Namibia Embassy Washington DC - Namibia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Namibia Embassy Washington DC - Namibia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Moldova Embassy Washington DC - Moldova Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Moldova Embassy Washington DC - Moldova US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Moldova Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/armenia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Armenia Embassy Washington DC - Armenia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Armenia Embassy Washington DC - Armenia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Armenia Embassy Washington DC - Armenia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Jamaica Embassy Washington DC - Jamaica Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Jamaica Embassy Washington DC - Jamaica US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Jamaica Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/lithuania-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Lithuania Embassy Washington DC - Lithuania Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Lithuania Embassy Washington DC - Lithuania Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Lithuania Embassy Washington DC - Lithuania US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Lithuania Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/gambia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Gambia Embassy Washington DC - Gambia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Gambia Embassy Washington DC - Gambia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Gambia Embassy Washington DC - Gambia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Gambia Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/albania-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Albania Embassy Washington DC - Albania Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Albania Embassy Washington DC - Albania Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Albania Embassy Washington DC - Albania US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Albania Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/gabon-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Gabon Embassy Washington DC - Gabon Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Gabon Embassy Washington DC - Gabon Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Gabon Embassy Washington DC - Gabon US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Gabon Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/botswana-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Botswana Embassy Washington DC - Botswana Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Botswana Embassy Washington DC - Botswana Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Botswana Embassy Washington DC - Botswana US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Botswana Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/lesotho-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Lesotho Embassy Washington DC - Lesotho Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Lesotho Embassy Washington DC - Lesotho Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Lesotho Embassy Washington DC - Lesotho US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Lesotho Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/guinea-bissau-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Guinea-Bissau Embassy Washington DC - Guinea-Bissau Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Guinea-Bissau Embassy Washington DC - Guinea-Bissau Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Guinea-Bissau Embassy Washington DC - Guinea-Bissau US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Guinea-Bissau Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/slovenia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Slovenia Embassy Washington DC - Slovenia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Slovenia Embassy Washington DC - Slovenia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Slovenia Embassy Washington DC - Slovenia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Slovenia Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/equatorial-guinea-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Equatorial Guinea Embassy Washington DC - Equatorial Guinea Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Equatorial Guinea Embassy Washington DC - Equatorial Guinea Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Equatorial Guinea Embassy Washington DC - Equatorial Guinea US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Latvia Embassy Washington DC - Latvia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg North Macedonia Embassy Washington DC - North Macedonia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Bahrain Embassy Washington DC - Bahrain Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bahrain Embassy Washington DC - Bahrain US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Trinidad and Tobago Embassy Washington DC - Trinidad and Tobago Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Trinidad and Tobago Embassy Washington DC - Trinidad and Tobago US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Timor-Leste Embassy Washington DC - Timor-Leste Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Timor-Leste Embassy Washington DC - Timor-Leste US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Timor-Leste Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/cyprus-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Cyprus Embassy Washington DC - Cyprus Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Cyprus Embassy Washington DC - Cyprus Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Cyprus Embassy Washington DC - Cyprus US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Cyprus Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/estonia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Estonia Embassy Washington DC - Estonia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Estonia Embassy Washington DC - Estonia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Estonia Embassy Washington DC - Estonia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Estonia Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mauritius-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mauritius Embassy Washington DC - Mauritius Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Mauritius Embassy Washington DC - Mauritius Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Mauritius Embassy Washington DC - Mauritius US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Mauritius Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/eswatini-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Eswatini Embassy Washington DC - Eswatini Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Eswatini Embassy Washington DC - Eswatini Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Eswatini Embassy Washington DC - Eswatini US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Djibouti Embassy Washington DC - Djibouti Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Djibouti Embassy Washington DC - Djibouti US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Djibouti Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/fiji-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Fiji Embassy Washington DC - Fiji Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Fiji Embassy Washington DC - Fiji Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Fiji Embassy Washington DC - Fiji US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Fiji Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/comoros-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Comoros Embassy Washington DC - Comoros Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Comoros Embassy Washington DC - Comoros Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Comoros Embassy Washington DC - Comoros US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Comoros Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/reunion-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Réunion Embassy Washington DC - Réunion Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Réunion Embassy Washington DC - Réunion Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Réunion Embassy Washington DC - Réunion US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Solomon Islands Embassy Washington DC - Solomon Islands Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Solomon Islands Embassy Washington DC - Solomon Islands US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Solomon Islands Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/guyana-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Guyana Embassy Washington DC - Guyana Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Guyana Embassy Washington DC - Guyana Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Guyana Embassy Washington DC - Guyana US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Guyana Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/bhutan-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Bhutan Embassy Washington DC - Bhutan Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Bhutan Embassy Washington DC - Bhutan Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bhutan Embassy Washington DC - Bhutan US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Bhutan Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/macao-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Macao Embassy Washington DC - Macao Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Macao Embassy Washington DC - Macao Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Macao Embassy Washington DC - Macao US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Macao Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/luxembourg-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Luxembourg Embassy Washington DC - Luxembourg Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Luxembourg Embassy Washington DC - Luxembourg Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Luxembourg Embassy Washington DC - Luxembourg US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Suriname Embassy Washington DC - Suriname Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Suriname Embassy Washington DC - Suriname US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Suriname Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/montenegro-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Montenegro Embassy Washington DC - Montenegro Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Montenegro Embassy Washington DC - Montenegro Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Montenegro Embassy Washington DC - Montenegro US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Western Sahara Embassy Washington DC - Western Sahara Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Western Sahara Embassy Washington DC - Western Sahara US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Malta Embassy Washington DC - Malta Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Malta Embassy Washington DC - Malta US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Maldives Embassy Washington DC - Maldives Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Maldives Embassy Washington DC - Maldives US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Maldives Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/cabo-verde-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Cabo Verde Embassy Washington DC - Cabo Verde Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Cabo Verde Embassy Washington DC - Cabo Verde Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Cabo Verde Embassy Washington DC - Cabo Verde US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Cabo Verde Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/brunei-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Brunei Embassy Washington DC - Brunei Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Brunei Embassy Washington DC - Brunei Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Brunei Embassy Washington DC - Brunei US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Brunei Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/belize-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Belize Embassy Washington DC - Belize Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Belize Embassy Washington DC - Belize Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Belize Embassy Washington DC - Belize US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Belize Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/bahamas-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Bahamas Embassy Washington DC - Bahamas Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Bahamas Embassy Washington DC - Bahamas Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bahamas Embassy Washington DC - Bahamas US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Bahamas Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/iceland-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Iceland Embassy Washington DC - Iceland Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Iceland Embassy Washington DC - Iceland Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Iceland Embassy Washington DC - Iceland US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Iceland Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/guadeloupe-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Guadeloupe Embassy Washington DC - Guadeloupe Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Guadeloupe Embassy Washington DC - Guadeloupe Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Guadeloupe Embassy Washington DC - Guadeloupe US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Guadeloupe Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/martinique-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Martinique Embassy Washington DC - Martinique Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Martinique Embassy Washington DC - Martinique Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Martinique Embassy Washington DC - Martinique US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Martinique Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mayotte-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mayotte Embassy Washington DC - Mayotte Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Mayotte Embassy Washington DC - Mayotte Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Mayotte Embassy Washington DC - Mayotte US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Mayotte Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/vanuatu-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Vanuatu Embassy Washington DC - Vanuatu Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Vanuatu Embassy Washington DC - Vanuatu Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Vanuatu Embassy Washington DC - Vanuatu US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg French Guiana Embassy Washington DC - French Guiana Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg French Guiana Embassy Washington DC - French Guiana US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png French Guiana Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/new-caledonia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg New Caledonia Embassy Washington DC - New Caledonia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg New Caledonia Embassy Washington DC - New Caledonia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg New Caledonia Embassy Washington DC - New Caledonia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png New Caledonia Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/barbados-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Barbados Embassy Washington DC - Barbados Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Barbados Embassy Washington DC - Barbados Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Barbados Embassy Washington DC - Barbados US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg French Polynesia Embassy Washington DC - French Polynesia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg French Polynesia Embassy Washington DC - French Polynesia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Sao Tome and Principe Embassy Washington DC - Sao Tome and Principe US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Samoa Embassy Washington DC - Samoa Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Samoa Embassy Washington DC - Samoa US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Samoa Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/curacao-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Curaçao Embassy Washington DC - Curaçao Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Curaçao Embassy Washington DC - Curaçao US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Curaçao Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/saint-lucia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Saint Lucia Embassy Washington DC - Saint Lucia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Saint Lucia Embassy Washington DC - Saint Lucia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Saint Lucia Embassy Washington DC - Saint Lucia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Guam Embassy Washington DC - Guam Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Guam Embassy Washington DC - Guam US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Kiribati Embassy Washington DC - Kiribati Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Kiribati Embassy Washington DC - Kiribati US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Kiribati Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/seychelles-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Seychelles Embassy Washington DC - Seychelles Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Seychelles Embassy Washington DC - Seychelles Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Seychelles Embassy Washington DC - Seychelles US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Seychelles Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/grenada-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Grenada Embassy Washington DC - Grenada Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Grenada Embassy Washington DC - Grenada Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Grenada Embassy Washington DC - Grenada US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Grenada Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/micronesia-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Micronesia Embassy Washington DC - Micronesia Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Micronesia Embassy Washington DC - Micronesia Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Micronesia Embassy Washington DC - Micronesia US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Aruba Embassy Washington DC - Aruba US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Tonga Embassy Washington DC - Tonga US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg St. Vincent and Grenadines Embassy Washington DC - St. Vincent and Grenadines US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Antigua and Barbuda Embassy Washington DC - Antigua and Barbuda US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg U.S. Virgin Islands Embassy Washington DC - U.S. Virgin Islands Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg U.S. Virgin Islands Embassy Washington DC - U.S. Virgin Islands US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png U.S. Virgin Islands Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/isle-of-man-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Isle of Man Embassy Washington DC - Isle of Man Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Isle of Man Embassy Washington DC - Isle of Man Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Isle of Man Embassy Washington DC - Isle of Man US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Isle of Man Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/andorra-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Andorra Embassy Washington DC - Andorra Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Andorra Embassy Washington DC - Andorra Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Andorra Embassy Washington DC - Andorra US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Andorra Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/cayman-islands-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Cayman Islands Embassy Washington DC - Cayman Islands Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Cayman Islands Embassy Washington DC - Cayman Islands Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Cayman Islands Embassy Washington DC - Cayman Islands US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Cayman Islands Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/dominica-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Dominica Embassy Washington DC - Dominica Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Dominica Embassy Washington DC - Dominica Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Dominica Embassy Washington DC - Dominica US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Dominica Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/bermuda-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Bermuda Embassy Washington DC - Bermuda Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Bermuda Embassy Washington DC - Bermuda Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Bermuda Embassy Washington DC - Bermuda US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Faeroe Islands Embassy Washington DC - Faeroe Islands Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Faeroe Islands Embassy Washington DC - Faeroe Islands US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Faeroe Islands Embassy Washington DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/greenland-embassy-washington-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Greenland Embassy Washington DC - Greenland Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Greenland Embassy Washington DC - Greenland Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Greenland Embassy Washington DC - Greenland US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Saint Kitts and Nevis Embassy Washington DC - Saint Kitts and Nevis Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Saint Kitts and Nevis Embassy Washington DC - Saint Kitts and Nevis US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Turks and Caicos Embassy Washington DC - Turks and Caicos Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Turks and Caicos Embassy Washington DC - Turks and Caicos US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Maryland - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Maryland - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Maryland - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Maryland - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Virginia - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Virginia - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Virginia - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma Park MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma Park MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma Park MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Haymarket VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Haymarket VA - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Haymarket VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Alabama (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document If it’s a vital record (birth, death, marriage, divorce), you must first get a certified copy issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) or the Probate Court/Clerk’s Office. If it’s a notarized document (like an affidavit or power of attorney), it must be notarized by an Alabama notary public. Verify Notarization/Certification For notarized documents: the notary’s commission must be current and issued in Alabama. For certified copies: the issuing authority (such as ADPH or the court) must have provided the official certification. Submit to the Alabama Secretary of State Apostilles in Alabama are issued by the Office of the Secretary of State – Authentications Division. You can submit documents by mail or in person in Montgomery. Include Payment Provide Return Information Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail return, or request pickup if dropping off in person. Processing Time In person: usually same day or next business day. By mail: allow about a week, depending on mail times. Mailing Address: Alabama Secretary of State Auth. Division – Apostille 11 South Union Street, Suite 207 Montgomery, AL 36130 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Alabama - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Alabama - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Alabama - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Alaska (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document For vital records (birth, marriage, death, divorce), get a certified copy from the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics or the court that issued it. For notarized documents (like affidavits or powers of attorney), make sure they are notarized by an Alaska notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or official signature must be valid and on file with the State of Alaska. Submit to the Alaska Lt. Governor’s Office Apostilles in Alaska are issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor – Notary Commission & Apostille Office. You can send documents by mail or deliver in person in Juneau or Anchorage. Include Payment Provide Return Method Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if submitting by mail. If dropping off in person, you can arrange to pick up or request mailing. Processing Time Usually 1–3 business days plus mailing time. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Alaska - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Reagan National Airport - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Reagan National Airport - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Reagan National Airport - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Reagan National Airport - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dulles Airport - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dulles Airport - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Dulles Airport - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Dulles Airport - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dumfries VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Leesburg VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Ashburn VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Ashburn VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Oakton VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Sterling VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Sterling VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Herndon VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Herndon VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Reston VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Reston VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Chantilly VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Chantilly VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Centreville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Centreville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Centreville VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Manassas VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Manassas VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Manassas VA - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Manassas VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Woodbridge VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Vienna VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Vienna VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Vienna VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Tysons Corner VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Tysons Corner VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Falls Church VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Falls Church VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Annandale VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Annandale VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Springfield VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Springfield VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Springfield VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary McLean VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary McLean VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fairfax VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Fairfax VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Fairfax VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Alexandria VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Alexandria VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Alexandria VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Arlington VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Arlington VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Chevy Chase MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Chevy Chase MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary College Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Greenbelt MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Greenbelt MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Greenbelt MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Greenbelt MD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-germantown-md daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Germantown MD - Mobile Notary Services Germantown MD Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Germantown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Germantown MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Pasadena MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Pasadena MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Waldorf MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Waldorf MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary La Plata MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary La Plata MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Olney MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Olney MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Linthicum Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Linthicum Heights MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Linthicum Heights MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Glen Burnie MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Glen Burnie MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Crofton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Crofton MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Edgewater MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Annapolis MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Annapolis MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Annapolis MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Ellicott City MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Ellicott City MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Columbia MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Catonsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Catonsville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Towson MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Towson MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Towson MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dundalk MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dundalk MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Baltimore MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Baltimore MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Baltimore MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bowie MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Bowie MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Bowie MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Laurel MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Laurel MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Laurel MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Frederick MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Frederick MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Frederick MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Gaithersburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Potomac MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Potomac MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Potomac MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Silver Spring MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Silver Spring MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Rockville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Rockville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bethesda MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Bethesda MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Suitland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Suitland MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Suitland MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Clinton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Clinton MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Hyattsville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary BWI Airport - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary BWI Airport - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Washington DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Washington DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Washington DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Washington DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary NE DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary NE DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary NE DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary NE DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary NE DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-se-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary SE DC - Mobile Notary Services SE DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary SE DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary SE DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary SE DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary SW DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary SW DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary SW DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary SW DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary SW DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-nw-dc daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary NW DC - Mobile Notary Services NW DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary NW DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary NW DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary NW DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary NW DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Arizona (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, marriage, death, divorce): Get a certified copy from the Arizona Office of Vital Records or the Superior Court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by an Arizona notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or official signature must be valid and on file with the Arizona Secretary of State. Submit to the Arizona Secretary of State Apostilles in Arizona are issued by the Arizona Secretary of State – Business Services Division. You may submit documents by mail or in person in Phoenix or Tucson. Include Payment Payable by check or money order to “Secretary of State” (for mail), or cash/credit if in person. Provide Return Method If by mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. If in person: You may pick up the same day or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day. By mail: Typically 2–3 weeks plus mailing time. Mailing Address (Phoenix office): Arizona Secretary of State – Business Services Division 1700 W. Washington St., Fl. 7 Phoenix, AZ 85007 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Arizona - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Arizona - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Arizona - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Arkansas (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Arkansas Department of Health (Vital Records) or the county clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, school records, etc.): Must be notarized by an Arkansas notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Arkansas Secretary of State. Submit to the Arkansas Secretary of State Apostilles in Arkansas are issued by the Arkansas Secretary of State – Business & Commercial Services Division. Documents may be submitted in person or by mail to the Little Rock office. Include Payment Payment by check or money order made payable to “Arkansas Secretary of State,” or credit/debit card if submitting in person. Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. In person: You can request same-day pickup or mailing. Processing Time In person: Often same day. By mail: Generally 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Arkansas Secretary of State Business & Commercial Services Division – Apostille 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 250 Little Rock, AR 72201 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Arkansas - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Arkansas - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Arkansas - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Arkansas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-california daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille California - Apostille Services California Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in California (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Must be a certified copy issued by the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records, or by a county recorder/court. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, school transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by a California notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the California Secretary of State. Submit to the California Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the California Secretary of State – Notary Public Section. You may submit by mail or in person at offices in Sacramento or Los Angeles. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted only if applying in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier envelope. In person: You may pick up the apostilled document once processed or request mailing. Processing Time In person (Sacramento): Same day service available. In person (Los Angeles): Usually 1 business day. By mail: Generally 4–6 weeks due to high demand. Mailing Address (for Sacramento office): California Secretary of State Notary Public Section P.O. Box 942877 Sacramento, CA 94277–0001 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille California - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille California - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille California - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille California - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-colorado daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Colorado - Apostille Services Colorado Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Colorado (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (Vital Records) or the issuing county clerk/court. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Colorado notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing official’s signature must be on file with the Colorado Secretary of State. Submit to the Colorado Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Colorado Secretary of State – Authentication Office. You can submit documents online, by mail, or in person (Denver office). Include Payment Payment methods: credit card (for online or in-person), check, or money order payable to “Colorado Secretary of State.” Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. Online: You’ll upload your document and receive the apostilled version by mail. In person: You can often pick up the apostilled document the same day. Processing Time Online or in person: Usually same day to 1 business day. By mail: Around 5–10 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Colorado Secretary of State – Authentication Office 1700 Broadway, Suite 550 Denver, CO 80290 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Colorado - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Colorado - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Colorado - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Colorado - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-connecticut daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Connecticut - Apostille Services Connecticut Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Connecticut (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Connecticut Department of Public Health – Vital Records Office or the town clerk where the event was recorded. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Connecticut notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing official’s signature must be on file with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Submit to the Connecticut Secretary of the State Apostilles are issued by the Connecticut Secretary of the State – Authentications Unit. Documents may be submitted in person or by mail to Hartford. Include Payment Payable by check or money order to “Secretary of the State.” If in person, some offices also accept card payments. Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up when processed or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day or next business day. By mail: Around 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Connecticut Secretary of the State – Authentications Unit P.O. Box 150470 Hartford, CT 06115-0470 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Connecticut - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Connecticut - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Connecticut - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Connecticut - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-delaware daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Delaware - Apostille Services Delaware Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Delaware (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics or the county court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Delaware notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Delaware Secretary of State. Submit to the Delaware Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Delaware Secretary of State – Division of Corporations, Notary Public Section. You can submit documents by mail or in person at the Dover office. Include Payment Payable by check or money order to “Delaware Secretary of State.” (Credit card accepted if applying in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up once processed or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day or next business day. By mail: Typically 3–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations – Notary Public Section 401 Federal Street, Suite 4 Dover, DE 19901 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Delaware - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Delaware - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Delaware - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Delaware - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-florida daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Florida - Apostille Services Florida Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Florida (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Must be a certified copy issued by the Florida Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Statistics or the county clerk/court. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Florida notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Florida Secretary of State. Submit to the Florida Department of State Apostilles are issued by the Florida Department of State – Division of Corporations, Apostille/Certification Section in Tallahassee. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Florida Department of State.” Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up when ready or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service usually available. By mail: Typically 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Florida Department of State Division of Corporations – Apostille/Certification Section Clifton Building 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32301 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Florida - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Florida - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Florida - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Georgia (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Georgia Department of Public Health – Vital Records Office or the county probate/superior court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Georgia notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). Submit to the GSCCCA Apostilles in Georgia are issued by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (Notary Division). You may submit documents by mail or in person at the Atlanta office. Include Payment Payable by check or money order to “GSCCCA.” (Credit/debit accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can pick up once processed or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 2–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) Attn: Apostille Division 1875 Century Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30345 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Georgia - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Georgia - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Georgia - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Hawaii (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Hawai‘i Department of Health – Vital Records Office or the court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Hawai‘i notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Hawai‘i Lieutenant Governor’s Office. Submit to the Hawai‘i Lieutenant Governor’s Office Apostilles are issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor – Notary/Apostille Certification Section in Honolulu. You may submit documents in person or by mail. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Office of the Lieutenant Governor.” (Cash accepted if in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can usually pick up the same day or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Typically 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Office of the Lieutenant Governor Attn: Apostille Certification State Capitol, 5th Floor 415 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96813 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Hawaii - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Hawaii - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Hawaii - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Hawaii - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-idaho daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Idaho - Apostille Services Idaho Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Idaho (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics or the county recorder/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by an Idaho notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing official’s signature must be on file with the Idaho Secretary of State. Submit to the Idaho Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Idaho Secretary of State – Authentications Division in Boise. You can submit by mail or in person. Include Payment. Payable by check or money order to “Idaho Secretary of State.” (Credit/debit accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the completed apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day. By mail: Usually 1–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Idaho Secretary of State – Authentications Division P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0080 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Idaho - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Idaho - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Idaho - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Idaho - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-illinois daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Illinois - Apostille Services Illinois Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Illinois (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Illinois Department of Public Health – Vital Records Division or the county clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by an Illinois notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Illinois Secretary of State. Submit to the Illinois Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Illinois Secretary of State – Index Department, Certifications Unit. You may submit documents in person (Springfield or Chicago) or by mail. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Secretary of State.” (Cash and card accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may request same-day pickup or return by mail. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 7–10 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address (Springfield Office): Secretary of State – Index Department 111 E. Monroe Street Springfield, IL 62756 Chicago Office (walk-in service): Secretary of State – Index Department 69 W. Washington Street, Suite 1240 Chicago, IL 60602 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Illinois - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Illinois - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Illinois - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Indiana (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Indiana State Department of Health – Vital Records Division or the county clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by an Indiana notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Indiana Secretary of State. Submit to the Indiana Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Indiana Secretary of State – Business Services Division, Authentication Department in Indianapolis. You can submit by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Indiana Secretary of State.” (Cash or card accepted if in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can pick up the completed apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Indiana Secretary of State – Business Services Division Authentication Department 302 W. Washington Street, Room E-018 Indianapolis, IN 46204 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Indiana - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Indiana - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Indiana - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Iowa (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Iowa Department of Public Health – Bureau of Health Statistics or the county recorder/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by an Iowa notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Iowa Secretary of State. Submit to the Iowa Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Iowa Secretary of State – Notary Division in Des Moines. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Iowa Secretary of State.” (Cash or card accepted if in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the completed apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Typically 2–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Iowa Secretary of State – Notary Division Lucas Building, 1st Floor 321 E. 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Iowa - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Iowa - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Iowa - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Iowa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-kansas daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Kansas - Apostille Services Kansas Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Kansas (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Office of Vital Statistics or the county clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by a Kansas notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Kansas Secretary of State. Submit to the Kansas Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Kansas Secretary of State – Business Services Division, Notary Public Unit in Topeka. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Kansas Secretary of State.” (Credit/debit accepted if in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 2–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Kansas Secretary of State – Business Services Division Memorial Hall, 1st Floor 120 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1594 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Kansas - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Kansas - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Kansas - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Kansas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-kentucky daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Kentucky - Apostille Services Kentucky Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Kentucky (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics or the county clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by a Kentucky notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Kentucky Secretary of State. Submit to the Kentucky Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Kentucky Secretary of State – Notary Commissions Division in Frankfort. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Kentucky State Treasurer.” (Cash or card may be accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the completed apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 2–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Kentucky Secretary of State – Notary Commissions Division 700 Capital Avenue, Suite 86 Frankfort, KY 40601 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Kentucky - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Kentucky - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Kentucky - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Kentucky - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-louisiana daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Louisiana - Apostille Services Louisiana Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Louisiana (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Louisiana Vital Records Registry or the parish clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by a Louisiana notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Submit to the Louisiana Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Louisiana Secretary of State – Authentications Division in Baton Rouge. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Louisiana Secretary of State.” (Cash, credit, or debit accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the apostilled document or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 3–5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Louisiana Secretary of State – Authentications Division P.O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 Physical/Delivery Address: 8585 Archives Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70809 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Louisiana - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Louisiana - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Louisiana - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Louisiana - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-maine daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Maine - Apostille Services Maine Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Maine (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Maine Office of Vital Records or the town/city clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by a Maine notary public. Verify the Certification The notary or issuing official’s signature must be on file with the Maine Secretary of State. Submit to the Maine Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Maine Secretary of State – Division of Corporations, UCC & Commissions in Augusta. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted if applying in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the completed apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Typically 1–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & Physical Address: Maine Secretary of State Division of Corporations, UCC & Commissions – Apostille Section 101 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0101 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Maine - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Maine - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Maine - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Maine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-massachusetts daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Massachusetts - Apostille Services Massachusetts Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Massachusetts (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, marriage, death): Obtain a certified copy from the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics or the city/town clerk that issued it. Court documents (divorce decrees, judgments): Get a certified copy from the clerk of the court. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, transcripts, etc.): Must be notarized by a Massachusetts notary public. Verify the Certification The notary public or official’s signature must be on file with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Submit to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Apostilles are issued by the Public Records Division in Boston. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment. Payment by check or money order payable to “Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” (Cash accepted only in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostilled document or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division – Apostille/Certification Section One Ashburton Place, Room 1719 Boston, MA 02108 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Massachusetts - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Massachusetts - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Massachusetts - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Massachusetts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-michigan daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Michigan - Apostille Services Michigan Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Michigan (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Michigan Vital Records Office or the county clerk/court that issued it. Notarized documents (affidavits, diplomas, powers of attorney, etc.): Must be notarized by a Michigan notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or official’s signature must be on file with the Michigan Secretary of State. Submit to the Michigan Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Office of the Great Seal in Lansing. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment. Payment by check or money order payable to “State of Michigan.” (Cash accepted if applying in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the apostilled document or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 2–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal 7064 Crowner Drive Lansing, MI 48918 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Michigan - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Michigan - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Michigan - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Michigan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-minnesota daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Minnesota - Apostille Services Minnesota Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Minnesota (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Vital Records or the county that issued it. Court documents: Get a certified copy from the appropriate district court. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Minnesota notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, court clerk, or official’s signature must be on file with the Minnesota Secretary of State. Submit to the Minnesota Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State – Business Services in St. Paul. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “MN Secretary of State.” (Credit/debit or cash accepted if in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostilled document or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing Address: Minnesota Secretary of State – Business Services Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building 60 Empire Drive, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55103 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Minnesota - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Minnesota - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Minnesota - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Minnesota - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-mississippi daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Mississippi - Apostille Services Mississippi Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Mississippi (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Mississippi State Department of Health – Vital Records Office or from the county clerk/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the circuit or chancery court clerk. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Mississippi notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or issuing official’s signature must be on file with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Submit to the Mississippi Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Business Services Division in Jackson. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Mississippi Secretary of State.” (Cash or card may be accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Typically 1–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & Physical Address: Mississippi Secretary of State – Business Services Division 125 South Congress Street Jackson, MS 39201 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Mississippi - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Mississippi - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Mississippi - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Mississippi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-missouri daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Missouri - Apostille Services Missouri Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Missouri (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services – Bureau of Vital Records or the county clerk/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the appropriate circuit court clerk. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Missouri notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, court clerk, or official’s signature must be on file with the Missouri Secretary of State. Submit to the Missouri Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Commissions Division in Jefferson City. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Director of Revenue.” (Cash or card accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Around 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & Physical Address: Missouri Secretary of State – Commissions Division 600 W. Main Street, Room 322 Jefferson City, MO 65101 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Missouri - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Missouri - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Missouri - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Missouri - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-montana daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Montana - Apostille Services Montana Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Montana (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Montana Office of Vital Records or the county clerk/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the district court clerk. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Montana notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, court clerk, or official’s signature must be on file with the Montana Secretary of State. Submit to the Montana Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Notary & Certifications Division in Helena. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Montana Secretary of State.” (Credit/debit accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 1–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & Physical Address: Montana Secretary of State – Notary & Certifications Division State Capitol, Room 260 P.O. Box 202801 Helena, MT 59620-2801 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Montana - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Montana - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Montana - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Montana - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-nebraska daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Nebraska - Apostille Services Nebraska Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Nebraska (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Vital Records Office or from the county clerk/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the district or county court clerk. Notarized documents (affidavits, powers of attorney, diplomas, etc.): Must be notarized by a Nebraska notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or official’s signature must be on file with the Nebraska Secretary of State. Submit to the Nebraska Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Notary Division in Lincoln. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment. Payment by check or money order payable to “Nebraska Secretary of State.” (Cash or card accepted if in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 1–2 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & Physical Address: Nebraska Secretary of State – Notary Division 1201 N Street, Suite 120 Lincoln, NE 68508 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Nebraska - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Nebraska - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Nebraska - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Nebraska - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-nevada daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Nevada - Apostille Services Nevada Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Nevada (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Nevada Office of Vital Records or the county clerk/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the district or justice court clerk. Notarized documents (affidavits, diplomas, powers of attorney, etc.): Must be notarized by a Nevada notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, court clerk, or official’s signature must be on file with the Nevada Secretary of State. Submit to the Nevada Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Notary Division in Carson City and Las Vegas. Documents may be submitted by mail, in person, or online (SilverFlume portal). Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Nevada Secretary of State.” (Credit/debit accepted in person or online.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person/online: Often same day. By mail: Usually 3–5 business days plus mailing time. Expedited service is available for an extra fee. Mailing Addresses: Carson City Office Nevada Secretary of State – Notary Division 202 North Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas Office Nevada Secretary of State – Notary Division 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 400 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Nevada - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Nevada - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Nevada - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Nevada - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-new-hampshire daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille New Hampshire - Apostille Services New Hampshire Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in New Hampshire (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration or from the city/town clerk that issued it. Court documents: Get a certified copy from the appropriate circuit or superior court clerk. Notarized documents (affidavits, diplomas, powers of attorney, etc.): Must be notarized by a New Hampshire notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or issuing official’s signature must be on file with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. Submit to the New Hampshire Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Certification Office in Concord. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “State of New Hampshire.” (Cash accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & Physical Address: New Hampshire Secretary of State – Certification Office State House, Room 204 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille New Hampshire - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille New Hampshire - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille New Hampshire - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille New Hampshire - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-new-jersey daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille New Jersey - Apostille Services New Jersey Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in New Jersey (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, marriage, death, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry or the local registrar/court that issued it. Court documents: Get a certified copy from the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. Notarized documents (affidavits, diplomas, powers of attorney, etc.): Must be notarized by a New Jersey notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or official’s signature must be on file with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. Submit to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Apostilles are issued by the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services – Notary Unit in Trenton. Documents may be submitted by mail, in person, or via courier service. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “Treasurer, State of New Jersey.” (Cash, credit, or debit may be accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Around 10–14 business days plus mailing time. Expedited courier service is available for faster turnaround. Mailing & Physical Address: New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services – Notary Unit P.O. Box 452 Trenton, NJ 08646 Courier/In-Person Deliveries: 33 West State Street, 5th Floor Trenton, NJ 08608 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille New Jersey - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille New Jersey - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille New Jersey - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille New Jersey - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-new-mexico daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille New Mexico - Apostille Services New Mexico Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in New Mexico (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the New Mexico Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics or the county clerk/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the district or magistrate court clerk. Notarized documents (affidavits, diplomas, powers of attorney, etc.): Must be notarized by a New Mexico notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, court clerk, or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the New Mexico Secretary of State. Submit to the New Mexico Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Business Services Division – Notary & Authentication Services in Santa Fe. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Payment by check or money order payable to “New Mexico Secretary of State.” (Cash or card accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & Physical Address: New Mexico Secretary of State – Business Services Division 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300 Santa Fe, NM 87501 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille New Mexico - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille New Mexico - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille New Mexico - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille New Mexico - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-new-york daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille New York - Apostille Services New York Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in New York (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, marriage, death): Obtain a certified copy from the New York Department of Health or the local registrar/county clerk. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the clerk of the court. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a New York notary public, then certified by the County Clerk in the county where the notary is qualified. County Clerk Certification (if needed) For notarized documents, you must first take the notarized document to the County Clerk’s Office in the same county where the notary is registered. The County Clerk certifies the notary’s signature before you can obtain an apostille. Submit to the New York Department of State Apostilles are issued by the New York Department of State – Division of Licensing Services. You can submit documents by mail or in person in Albany or New York City. Include Payment. Payment by check or money order payable to “NYS Department of State.” (Cash accepted in person at some offices.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 2–4 weeks (New York is slower than most states). Mailing & In-Person Addresses: Albany (main office) New York Department of State – Division of Licensing Services Apostille/Certification Unit 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231 New York City (drop-off only, slower service) New York Department of State – Division of Licensing Services 123 William Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10038 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille New York - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille New York - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille New York - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in North Carolina (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, marriage, death): Obtain a certified copy from the North Carolina Vital Records Office or the Register of Deeds in the county where it was issued. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Superior Court in the county of issuance. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a North Carolina notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, Register of Deeds, or Clerk of Court signature must be on file with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Submit to the North Carolina Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Authentication Division in Raleigh. You can submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order made out to “NC Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State Authentication Division 2 South Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Mailing: P.O. Box 29622 Raleigh, NC 27626-0622 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille North Carolina - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille North Carolina - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille North Carolina - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille North Carolina - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-north-dakota daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille North Dakota - Apostille Services North Dakota Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in North Dakota (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, marriage, death, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the North Dakota Department of Health – Vital Records office. Court documents: Get a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county where the record was issued. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a North Dakota notary public. Verify the Certification The notary public, Clerk of Court, or issuing officer’s signature must be on file with the North Dakota Secretary of State. Submit to the North Dakota Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Business Division in Bismarck. You can submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order made payable to “North Dakota Secretary of State.” (Credit cards may be accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostilled documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 2–3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: North Dakota Secretary of State Business Division – Authentication Unit 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 108 Bismarck, ND 58505-0500 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille North Dakota - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille North Dakota - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille North Dakota - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille North Dakota - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-ohio daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Ohio - Apostille Services Ohio Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Ohio (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Ohio Department of Health – Vital Statistics or the probate court/county office that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county of issuance. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by an Ohio notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Ohio Secretary of State. Submit to the Ohio Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Authentication Division in Columbus. Documents can be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order made payable to “Ohio Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid return label. In person: You may pick up your documents or have them mailed back. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 3 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Ohio Secretary of State – Client Service Center 180 East Broad Street, Suite 103 Columbus, OH 43215 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Ohio - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Ohio - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Ohio - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Ohio - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-oklahoma daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Oklahoma - Apostille Services Oklahoma Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Oklahoma (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Oklahoma State Department of Health – Vital Records Service or from the court clerk where it was issued. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the county clerk of court. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by an Oklahoma notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, registrar, or clerk’s signature must be on file with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Submit to the Oklahoma Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Oklahoma Secretary of State – Authentications Unit in Oklahoma City. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check, money order, or credit card (if applying in person). Checks payable to “Oklahoma Secretary of State.” Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Oklahoma Secretary of State – Authentications Unit 421 N.W. 13th Street, Suite 210 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Oklahoma - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Oklahoma - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Oklahoma - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Oklahoma - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-oregon daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Oregon - Apostille Services Oregon Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Oregon (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics or from the county clerk/court where it was issued. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by an Oregon notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Oregon Secretary of State. Submit to the Oregon Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Corporation Division, Notary Section in Salem. You can submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order payable to “Oregon Secretary of State.” (Cash, debit, or credit cards accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostilled documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 3–5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Oregon Secretary of State – Corporation Division Notary Section / Authentications 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151 Salem, OR 97310-1327 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Oregon - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Oregon - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Oregon - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Pennsylvania (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Pennsylvania Department of Health – Division of Vital Records or from the county court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county of issuance. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Pennsylvania notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Submit to the Pennsylvania Department of State Apostilles are issued by the Department of State – Division of Commissions, Legislation and Notaries in Harrisburg. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Fee: $15 per document. Pay by check or money order made payable to “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” (Cash or card accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid return courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostille or have it mailed back. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 7–10 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Pennsylvania Department of State Division of Commissions, Legislation and Notaries 210 North Office Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Pennsylvania - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Pennsylvania - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Pennsylvania - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Pennsylvania - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-rhode-island daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Rhode Island - Apostille Services Rhode Island Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Rhode Island (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Rhode Island Department of Health – Vital Records or from the city/town clerk where it was issued. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county of issuance. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Rhode Island notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, registrar, or clerk’s signature must be on file with the Rhode Island Secretary of State. Submit to the Rhode Island Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Business Services Division – Notary Section in Providence. Documents may be submitted by mail, in person, or via drop box. Include Payment Pay by check or money order payable to “Rhode Island Secretary of State.” (Cash, debit, or credit cards accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person/drop box: Same day or next business day. By mail: Typically 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Rhode Island Department of State Business Services Division – Notary Section 148 W. River Street Providence, RI 02904 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Rhode Island - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Rhode Island - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Rhode Island - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Rhode Island - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-south-carolina daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille South Carolina - Apostille Services South Carolina Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in South Carolina (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) – Vital Records Office or from the county probate court/clerk that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county of issuance. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a South Carolina notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the South Carolina Secretary of State. Submit to the South Carolina Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Authentications Division in Columbia. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order made payable to “South Carolina Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up the documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 1–2 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: South Carolina Secretary of State Attn: Authentications Division 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525 Columbia, SC 29201 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille South Carolina - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille South Carolina - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille South Carolina - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille South Carolina - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-south-dakota daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille South Dakota - Apostille Services South Dakota Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in South Dakota (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the South Dakota Department of Health – Vital Records or the county Register of Deeds/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a South Dakota notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the South Dakota Secretary of State. Submit to the South Dakota Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State – Notary Public Division in Pierre. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order made payable to “South Dakota Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostilled documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 1–2 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: South Dakota Secretary of State Notary Public Division 500 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 204 Pierre, SD 57501 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille South Dakota - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille South Dakota - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille South Dakota - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille South Dakota - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-tennessee daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Tennessee - Apostille Services Tennessee Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Tennessee (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Tennessee Office of Vital Records or the county clerk/court that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county of issuance. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Tennessee notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Submit to the Tennessee Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Division of Business Services – Notary Division in Nashville. Documents may be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order made payable to “Tennessee Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostilled documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Typically 3–5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Tennessee Secretary of State Division of Business Services – Notary Division 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 6th Floor Nashville, TN 37243 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Tennessee - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Tennessee - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Tennessee - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Tennessee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-texas daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Texas - Apostille Services Texas Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Texas (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics Unit or from the county clerk that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the district or county clerk where the record was filed. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Texas notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Texas Secretary of State. Submit to the Texas Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Authen­tications Unit in Austin. Documents may be submitted by mail, in person, or by private courier. Include Payment Pay by check, money order, LegalEase debit card, or American Express. Checks payable to “Texas Secretary of State.” (Cash accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person/courier: You may pick up your apostille or request mailing. Processing Time In person/courier: Same day service (often within a few hours). By mail: Usually 5–7 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Texas Secretary of State – Authentications Unit James Earl Rudder Office Building 1019 Brazos St. Austin, TX 78701 Mailing: Texas Secretary of State – Authentications Unit P.O. Box 13550 Austin, TX 78711-3550 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Texas - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Texas - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Utah (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics or from the county clerk/court where it was issued. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Utah notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, court clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office. Submit to the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office Apostilles are issued by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor – Authentications Division in Salt Lake City. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment. Pay by check or money order made payable to “State of Utah.” (Cash, debit, or credit cards accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid return courier label. In person: You may pick up your apostilled documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Office of the Lieutenant Governor Authentication Division 350 North State Street, Suite 220 Salt Lake City, UT 84114 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Utah - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Utah - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Vermont (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Vermont Department of Health – Vital Records Office or from the town/city clerk that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county of issuance. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Vermont notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Vermont Secretary of State. Submit to the Vermont Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Office of the Vermont Secretary of State – Notary & Authentications Division in Montpelier. Documents can be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment Pay by check or money order payable to “Vermont Secretary of State.” (Cash, debit, or credit cards accepted in person.) Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid return courier label. In person: You may pick up your documents or request mailing. Processing Time In person: Same day service. By mail: Usually 3–5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Vermont Secretary of State – Notary & Authentications Division 128 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-1101 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Vermont - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Vermont - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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How to Get an Apostille in Washington (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Obtain a certified copy from the Washington State Department of Health or the county auditor/clerk that issued it. Court documents: Request a certified copy from the appropriate court clerk. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Washington notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Washington Secretary of State. Submit to the Washington Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Washington Secretary of State – Corporations & Charities Division (Apostille Program) in Olympia. Submit documents by mail, in person, or online via the Apostille Portal (for certain documents). Include Payment. Payable by check or money order to “Secretary of State” (for mail) or by card if using the online portal. Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You may pick up your documents or request mailing. Online: Processed documents are mailed back. Processing Time In person: Same-day service. By mail: About 2–3 business days plus mailing. Online portal: Typically 2–3 business days. Mailing & In-Person Address: Washington Secretary of State – Apostille Program 801 Capitol Way South Olympia, WA 98501 Mailing: PO Box 40228 Olympia, WA 98504-0228 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Washington - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Washington - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Washington - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid return courier label. In person: You can request pickup or mailing after processing. Processing Time In person: Same-day service. By mail: Typically 1–2 business days plus mailing time. Main Mailing & In-Person Address (Charleston): West Virginia Secretary of State – Business & Licensing Division 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Bldg 1, Suite 157-K Charleston, WV 25305 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille West Virginia - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille West Virginia - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille West Virginia - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille West Virginia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-wisconsin daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Wisconsin - Apostille Services Wisconsin Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Wisconsin (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Request a certified copy from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office. Court documents: Obtain a certified copy from the Clerk of Court where it was issued. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Wisconsin notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Wisconsin Secretary of State. Submit to the Wisconsin Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Wisconsin Secretary of State – Authentication Division in Madison. Documents can be submitted by mail or in person. Include Payment. Payable by check or money order to “Wisconsin Secretary of State.” Cash is accepted if filing in person. Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid return courier label. In person: You may request pickup once complete. Processing Time In person: Same-day service. By mail: Usually 5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Wisconsin Secretary of State – Authentication Division 30 W. Mifflin Street, 10th Floor Madison, WI 53703 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Wisconsin - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Wisconsin - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Wisconsin - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Wisconsin - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-wyoming daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2bbf6cba-3ec2-4f69-ae8f-0bc6d30f71a1/apostille-services-near-me.png Apostille Wyoming - Apostille Services Wyoming Do you need Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. How to Get an Apostille in Wyoming (if you choose to do it yourself) Prepare Your Document Vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce): Request a certified copy from the Wyoming Department of Health – Vital Statistics Services. Court documents: Obtain a certified copy from the Clerk of Court in the county where the document was issued. Notarized documents: Must be notarized by a Wyoming notary public. Verify the Certification The notary, clerk, or registrar’s signature must be on file with the Wyoming Secretary of State. Submit to the Wyoming Secretary of State Apostilles are issued by the Wyoming Secretary of State – Business Division in Cheyenne. You may submit documents by mail or in person. Include Payment Payable by check or money order to “Wyoming Secretary of State.” Cash accepted for in-person requests. Provide Return Method By mail: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid courier label. In person: You can pick up or request mailing after processing. Processing Time In person: Usually same day. By mail: Typically 3–5 business days plus mailing time. Mailing & In-Person Address: Wyoming Secretary of State – Business Division Herschler Building East, Suite 101 122 W. 25th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 If you would like to have the apostille services done for you, no hassle, contact us today for expedited services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/2d96ba26-e4d2-4a9e-87ba-eaca1c5a0e7c/apostille-services-near-me-us-department-of-state.jpg Apostille Wyoming - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services Need Apostille Services? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Wyoming - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Wyoming - Embassy Document Legalization Services Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Wyoming - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-services-takoma-park-md daily 0.75 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Takoma Park MD - Apostille Services Takoma Park Maryland Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/792da824-c6bd-47d7-a45c-f0e16efc7773/apostille-embassy-legalization-maryland.png Apostille Services Takoma Park MD - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Takoma Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Takoma Park MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Alexandria VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Alexandria VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Alexandria VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fairfax VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Fairfax VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Fairfax VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services McLean VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services McLean VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Springfield VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Springfield VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Annandale VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Annandale VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Annandale VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Falls Church VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Tysons Corner VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Tysons Corner VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Vienna VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Woodbridge VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Manassas VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Centreville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Centreville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Chantilly VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Chantilly VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Chantilly VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Burke VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Burke VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Burke VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Reston VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Herndon VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Herndon VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Sterling VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Oakton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Ashburn VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Leesburg VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Leesburg VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dumfries VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Haymarket VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Haymarket VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dulles Airport VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Reagan National Airport VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Reagan National Airport VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Chevy Chase MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services College Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Greenbelt MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Germantown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Germantown MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Upper Marlboro MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Upper Marlboro MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Pasadena MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Waldorf MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services La Plata MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services La Plata MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services La Plata MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Olney MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services BWI Airport MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Linthicum Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Linthicum Heights MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Glen Burnie MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Crofton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Edgewater MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Edgewater MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Edgewater MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Annapolis MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Annapolis MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Annapolis MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Ellicott City MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Ellicott City MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Ellicott City MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Columbia MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Catonsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Towson MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Towson MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dundalk MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Dundalk MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Baltimore MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Baltimore MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Baltimore MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Bowie MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Laurel MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Frederick MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Frederick MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Gaithersburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Gaithersburg MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Gaithersburg MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Services Gaithersburg MD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-services-potomac-md daily 0.75 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Potomac MD - Apostille Services Potomac Maryland Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Potomac MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Potomac MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Potomac MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Silver Spring MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Rockville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Suitland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Suitland MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/792da824-c6bd-47d7-a45c-f0e16efc7773/apostille-embassy-legalization-maryland.png Apostille Services Clinton MD - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Clinton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Clinton MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Clinton MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Services Clinton MD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-services-hyattsville-md daily 0.75 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Hyattsville MD - Apostille Services Hyattsville Maryland Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/792da824-c6bd-47d7-a45c-f0e16efc7773/apostille-embassy-legalization-maryland.png Apostille Services Hyattsville MD - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Hyattsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Hyattsville MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Hyattsville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Georgetown DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Georgetown DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dupont Circle DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dupont Circle DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Dupont Circle DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Cathedral Heights DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Cathedral Heights DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Cathedral Heights DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Cathedral Heights DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Palisades DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Palisades DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Palisades DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Palisades DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Palisades DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-petworth-dc daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Petworth DC - Mobile Notary Services Petworth DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Petworth DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Petworth DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Petworth DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Columbia Heights DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Columbia Heights DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Columbia Heights DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Columbia Heights DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Columbia Heights DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-congress-heights-dc daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Congress Heights DC - Mobile Notary Services Congress Heights DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Congress Heights DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Congress Heights DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Congress Heights DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Congress Heights DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Downtown DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Downtown DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Downtown DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Downtown DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Logan Circle DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Logan Circle DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Logan Circle DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Chevy Chase DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Chevy Chase DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Chevy Chase DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Michigan Park DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Michigan Park DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Michigan Park DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Michigan Park DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Capitol Hill DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Capitol Hill DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Capitol Hill DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Capitol Hill DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Navy Yard DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Navy Yard DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Navy Yard DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Navy Yard DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Southwest Waterfront DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Southwest Waterfront DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Southwest Waterfront DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Southwest Waterfront DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! Finding a Mobile Notary Public Mobile Notary Near Me: Mobile Notary Public DC | Mobile Notary Maryland | Mobile Notary Virginia DC Notary | Maryland Notary | Virginia Notary | Apostille Notary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/77c57b89-2582-4be8-b69a-262fb16bbf4b/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc.jpg Mobile Notary NoMa DC - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary NoMa DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary NoMa DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary NoMa DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary NoMa DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary NoMa DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-anacostia-dc daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Anacostia DC - Mobile Notary Services Anacostia DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Anacostia DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Anacostia DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Anacostia DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bellevue DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Bellevue DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Bellevue DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Bellevue DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Bellevue DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-cleveland-park-dc daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Cleveland Park DC - Mobile Notary Services Cleveland Park DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Cleveland Park DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Cleveland Park DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Woodley Park DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Woodley Park DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Sixteenth Street Heights DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Sixteenth Street Heights DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Tenleytown DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Tenleytown DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Tenleytown DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Wesley Heights DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Wesley Heights DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Takoma DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Takoma DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-brightwood-dc daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Brightwood DC - Mobile Notary Services Brightwood DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Brightwood DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Brightwood DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Brightwood DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Brightwood DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Shepherd Park DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Shepherd Park DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Shepherd Park DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Shepherd Park DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Friendship Heights DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Friendship Heights DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Friendship Heights DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Friendship Heights DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Friendship Heights DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-fort-totten-dc daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Totten DC - Mobile Notary Services Fort Totten DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Totten DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Totten DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Shaw DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Shaw DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Shaw DC - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Shaw DC - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Shaw DC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-adams-morgan-dc daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Adams Morgan DC - Mobile Notary Services Adams Morgan DC Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Adams Morgan DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Adams Morgan DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Howard University DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary George Washington University DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary George Washington University DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary American University DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary American University DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Eckington DC - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Eckington DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Deanwood DC - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Great Falls VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Great Falls VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Crystal City VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Crystal City VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Crystal City VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Ballston VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Belvoir VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Belvoir VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Hunt VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Hunt VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Groveton VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Franconia VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Franconia VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Kingstowne VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Kingstowne VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Kingstowne VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Newington VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Newington VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Newington VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lorton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lorton VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Lorton VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Stafford VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Stafford VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Stafford VA - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Stafford VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fredericksburg VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dunn Loring VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Dunn Loring VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Merrifield VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Merrifield VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary George Mason VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary George Mason VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fairfax Station VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Fairfax Station VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lincolnia VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lincolnia VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Lincolnia VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Hybla Valley VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Hybla Valley VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Hybla Valley VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Occoquan VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Occoquan VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Triangle VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Triangle VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Joplin VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Joplin VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Mason Neck VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Union Mill VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Union Mill VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Union Mill VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Manassas Park VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Manassas Park VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Braddock VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Braddock VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Nokesville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Nokesville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Gainesville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Buckhall VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Buckhall VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Aquia Harbour VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Aquia Harbour VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Quantico VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Quantico VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Quantico VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Leesylvania VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Woodbine VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Woodbine VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Woodbine VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Greenbriar VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Greenbriar VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Floris VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Floris VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Floris VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dranesville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dranesville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lowes Island VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lowes Island VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Loudoun County VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Loudoun County VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Loudoun County VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Brambleton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Brambleton VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Brambleton VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Catharpin VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Catharpin VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Woolsey VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Purcellville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Purcellville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bull Run VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Linton Hall VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Linton Hall VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary New Baltimore VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary New Baltimore VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Yorkshire VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Round Hill VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Round Hill VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Huntington VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Huntington VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Clifton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Clifton VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary South Riding VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary South Riding VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Difficult Run VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Difficult Run VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Gambrills MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Gambrills MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Elkridge MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Elkridge MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Elkridge MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Elkridge MD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-severn-md daily 0.75 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Severn MD - Mobile Notary Services Severn MD Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Severn MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Severn MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Parole MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Parole MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Arnold MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Arnold MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Jessup MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Jessup MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Nottingham MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Nottingham MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Owings Mills MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Essex MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Essex MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Rosedale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Middle River MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Middle River MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Middle River MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Parkville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Parkville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Pikesville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Reisterstown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Reisterstown MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Brooklyn Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Brooklyn Park MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Cockeysville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary White Marsh MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Perry Hall MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Perry Hall MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Sykesville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Eldersburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Eldersburg MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Leisure World MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Leisure World MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Leisure World MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Montgomery Village MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Montgomery Village MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Beltsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Beltsville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Wheaton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Wheaton MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Kensington MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Kensington MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Kensington MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Meade MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Meade MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Fort Meade MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Burtonsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Burtonsville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Fulton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Fulton MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Brookeville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Brookeville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Highland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Highland MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Hillandale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Hillandale MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Hillandale MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Hillandale MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Mobile Notary Hillandale MD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/mobile-notary-mitchellville-md daily 0.75 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/5ffc145a-42af-4600-b592-f96e557dbae7/mobile-notary-dc-maryland-virginia.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/815d0793-d024-4643-8bb9-71af6eb41088/mobile-notary-dc-md-va.jpg Mobile Notary Mitchellville MD - Mobile Notary Services Mitchellville MD Do you need a mobile notary service that to comes to you? Are you in need of Apostille services for a document you are sending to another country? We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Mitchellville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Mitchellville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Shady Side MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Shady Side MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Shady Side MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Mayo MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Mayo MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dunkirk MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dunkirk MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Owings MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Owings MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary North Beach MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary North Beach MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Chesapeake Beach MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Chesapeake Beach MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Chesapeake Beach MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Accokeek MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Accokeek MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Huntingtown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Hughesville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Hughesville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Charlotte Hall MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Charlotte Hall MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bryans Road MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Prince Frederick MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Prince Frederick MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lusby MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lusby MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Aquasco MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Aquasco MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Aquasco MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Aquasco MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Oxon Hill MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Capitol Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Capitol Heights MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Capitol Heights MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary District Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary District Heights MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Largo MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Largo MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Largo MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Forestville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Forestville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Temple Hills MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Temple Hills MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Landover MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Landover MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bladensburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Bladensburg MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary New Carrollton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary New Carrollton MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Glenn Dale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Glenn Dale MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Glenn Dale MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Glenarden MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lothian MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lothian MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Tracys Landing MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Tracys Landing MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Deale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Deale MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Deale MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Riva MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Riva MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Stevensville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Stevensville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Stevensville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Grasonville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Grasonville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Edgemere MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Edgemere MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Edgemere MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bel Air MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Bel Air MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Bel Air MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Jarrettsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Jarrettsville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lochearn MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lochearn MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Savage MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Savage MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Calverton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Calverton MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary North Bethesda MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary North Potomac MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary North Potomac MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary North Potomac MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Darnestown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Darnestown MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Poolesville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Clarksburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Clarksburg MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Laytonsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Damascus MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Damascus MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Braddock Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Braddock Heights MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Middletown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Middletown MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Ballenger Creek MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Ballenger Creek MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Monrovia MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Green Valley MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Green Valley MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Green Valley MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Hyattstown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Hyattstown MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Boonsboro MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Boonsboro MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Walkersville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Walkersville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Westminster MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Westminster MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dawsonville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dawsonville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Travilah MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Derwood MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Derwood MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Redland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lisbon MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lisbon MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dayton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dayton MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Shady Grove MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Adelphi MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Adelphi MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Langley Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Langley Park MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Maryland City MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lanham MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lanham MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Kettering MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Glenmont MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Glenmont MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Cabin John MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Riviera Beach MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Riviera Beach MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Riviera Beach MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Ferndale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Ferndale MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Patapsco MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Patapsco MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Patapsco MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Dorsey MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Dorsey MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Overlea MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Overlea MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Lake Shore MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Lake Shore MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Crownsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Crownsville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Sunderland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Sunderland MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Bennsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Bennsville MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Friendly MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Friendly MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Mobile Notary Friendly MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Friendly MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Brentwood MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Cheverly MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Cheverly MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Mobile Notary Cheverly MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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We travel to you to notarize in DC, Maryland and Virginia! We are sensitive to situations of all kinds and take great care in customer satisfaction. Looking for mobile notary services near me? We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. What is a Notary Public? A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarization (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness. Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Riverdale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Mobile Notary Riverdale MD - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Commonly Notarized Documents Estate Planning - Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives Trust Certifications Wealth Management / Private Banking / Financial / Insurance Real Estate Documents Loans - Refinances, Purchases, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Ship Mortgages Construction - Waivers, Claims, Releases Upon Payment Deeds - Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Deed of Trust & others Powers of Attorney & Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney Adoption - medical, employer verification, background, etc. Divorce / Settlement Agreements / Pre-Nuptial Agreements Permission to Travel; Passport Applications for Minors Wills And more as needed! 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Mobile Notary Berwyn Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Gambrills MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Elkridge MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Severn MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Severn MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Severna Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Parole MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Parole MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Arnold MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Arnold MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Arnold MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Jessup MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Aspen Hills MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Nottingham MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Nottingham MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Nottingham MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Owings Mills MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Owings Mills MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Owings Mills MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Essex MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Essex MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Essex MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Rosedale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Middle River MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Parkville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Parkville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Pikesville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Pikesville MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Pikesville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Services Pikesville MD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-services-reisterstown-md daily 0.75 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Reisterstown MD - Apostille Services Reisterstown Maryland Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Reisterstown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Reisterstown MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Reisterstown MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Brooklyn Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lutherville Timonium MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Cockeysville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services White Marsh MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services White Marsh MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Perry Hall MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Milford Mill MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Sykesville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Eldersburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Leisure World MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Leisure World MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Montgomery Village MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Beltsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Wheaton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Kensington MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fort Meade MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Fort Meade MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Odenton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Burtonsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fulton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Brookeville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Highland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Highland MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Hillandale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Mitchellville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Shady Side MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Shady Side MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/792da824-c6bd-47d7-a45c-f0e16efc7773/apostille-embassy-legalization-maryland.png Apostille Services Mayo MD - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Mayo MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Mayo MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Mayo MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/792da824-c6bd-47d7-a45c-f0e16efc7773/apostille-embassy-legalization-maryland.png Apostille Services Dunkirk MD - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dunkirk MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Dunkirk MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Dunkirk MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services North Beach MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Chesapeake Beach MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Brandywine MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Accokeek MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Accokeek MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Hughesville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Charlotte Hall MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Port Tobacco MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Bryans Road MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Bryans Road MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fort Washington MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Nanjemoy MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Prince Frederick MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lusby MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Lusby MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Aquasco MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Oxon Hill MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Capitol Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Capitol Heights MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Capitol Heights MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services District Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services District Heights MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services District Heights MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Services District Heights MD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.embassyapostilleservices.com/apostille-services-largo-md daily 0.75 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/081dba4a-d638-4b2e-8746-6f8928c931ea/apostille-embassy-department-of-state.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Largo MD - Apostille Services Largo Maryland Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Largo MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Largo MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Largo MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Andrews AFB MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Temple Hills MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Landover MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Bladensburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services New Carrollton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Glenn Dale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Glenn Dale MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Glenarden MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lothian MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Tracys Landing MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Tracys Landing MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Deale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Riva MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Riva MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Riva MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Stevensville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Grasonville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Edgemere MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Edgemere MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Bel Air MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Jarrettsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lochearn MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Ilchester MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Savage MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Savage MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Savage MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Calverton MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services North Bethesda MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services North Potomac MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Darnestown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Poolesville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Poolesville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Clarksburg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Laytonsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Damascus MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Braddock Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Middletown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Middletown MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Ballenger Creek MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Monrovia MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Green Valley MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Hyattstown MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Hyattstown MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Boonsboro MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Walkersville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Westminster MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Westminster MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Glenelg MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Glenelg MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Glenelg MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dawsonville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Travilah MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Derwood MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Redland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lisbon MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Mount Airy MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Shady Grove MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Adelphi MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Langley Park MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Langley Park MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Maryland City MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lanham MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Kettering MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Glenmont MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Cabin John MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Cabin John MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Whitehurst MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Riviera Beach MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Ferndale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Patapsco MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Patapsco MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dorsey MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Dorsey MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Dorsey MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lake Shore MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Crownsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Crownsville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Sunderland MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Sunderland MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Bennsville MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/6f043a47-f201-4862-89b0-41114aeb7b02/virginia-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Bennsville MD - Apostille Services Virginia Do you need Virginia Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Bennsville MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Friendly MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Brentwood MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Brentwood MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Cheverly MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Riverdale MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Berwyn Heights MD - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Berwyn Heights MD - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Great Falls VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Great Falls VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Shirlington VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Shirlington VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Shirlington VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Services Shirlington VA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Shirlington VA - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Crystal City VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Crystal City VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Crystal City VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Ballston VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fort Belvoir VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fort Hunt VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Groveton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Franconia VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Kingstowne VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Kingstowne VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Newington VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Newington VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Services Newington VA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Newington VA - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Newington VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Lorton VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lorton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Lorton VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Services Lorton VA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Lorton VA - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Lorton VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Stafford VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Stafford VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Stafford VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fredericksburg VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Fredericksburg VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Dunn Loring VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dunn Loring VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Merrifield VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services George Mason VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Fairfax Station VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Farrs Corner VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Services Farrs Corner VA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Farrs Corner VA - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Farrs Corner VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Lincolnia VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lincolnia VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Lincolnia VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Hybla Valley VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Occoquan VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Occoquan VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Occoquan VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Services Occoquan VA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Occoquan VA - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Occoquan VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Dale City VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dale City VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Dale City VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Dale City VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Triangle VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Triangle VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Triangle VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. Apostille MD | Maryland Apostille Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/a64b3db1-6efa-4d76-b980-e1c0a17ccb32/embassy-legalization-apostille-services-near-me-washington-dc-maryland-virginia+%282%29.png Apostille Services Triangle VA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f6d01d8f-dae4-4128-ace2-f2701cae286f/us-department-of-state-apostille.jpg Apostille Services Triangle VA - Worldwide US Department of State Services | FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Authentication & Embassy Legalization for you with the US Department of State or any country’s Embassy in Washington DC! Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Triangle VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Woodlea VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Woodlea VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Woodlea VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Woodlea VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Joplin VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Joplin VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Joplin VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Mason Neck VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Mason Neck VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Mason Neck VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Mason Neck VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Union Mill VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Union Mill VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Union Mill VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Union Mill VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Manassas Park VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Manassas Park VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Braddock VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Braddock VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Braddock VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Braddock VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Nokesville VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Nokesville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Nokesville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Gainesville VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Gainesville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Gainesville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Gainesville VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Buckhall VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Buckhall VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Buckhall VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Warrenton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Aquia Harbour VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Aquia Harbour VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Aquia Harbour VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Garrisonville VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Garrisonville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Garrisonville VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Quantico VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Leesylvania VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Greenbriar VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Floris VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Dranesville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Cascadees VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Cascadees VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Cascadees VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Lowes Island VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Loudoun County VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Loudoun County VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Loudoun County VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Brambleton VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Brambleton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Conklin VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Conklin VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Catharpin VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Catharpin VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Catharpin VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Catharpin VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Woolsey VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Woolsey VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Purcellville VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Bull Run VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services New Baltimore VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Yorkshire VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Round Hill VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Round Hill VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Potomac Mills VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Potomac Mills VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Potomac Mills VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Huntington VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Clifton VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Clifton VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Clifton VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) 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If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services South Riding VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services South Riding VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. 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All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. 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The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Stone Ridge VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Stone Ridge VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? 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Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Stone Ridge VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. 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Documents originating from the Commonwealth of Virginia (Apostille VA) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Richmond VA. 5-7 business days with expedited service. We do local pickup and mobile notary in Northern Virginia! Special guidelines for documents in Virginia Documents issued by a Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records, or the State Corporation Commission cannot be notarized. No exceptions. Instead, they are required to be issued within the past 12 months. Examples of those documents are: Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, divorce, single status) Marriage records issued by a Virginia Circuit Court (You must ask for a triple seal to be attached to your marriage record. It will be returned if there is no triple seal.) Virginia issued circuit court documents (divorce decree, name change, single status) Virginia State Corporation Commission issued documents Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. Virginia Apostille Services | Apostille VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/75dfcf1f-c069-4834-94e7-e1f2987a243c/apostille-embassy-legalization-virginia.png Apostille Services Difficult Run VA - Worldwide Apostille & Authentication Services | DC MD VA Mobile Notary Service Need Mobile Apostille Services in DC, Maryland or Virginia? Need Worldwide Service for Embassy Legalization or Authentication from the US Department of State or an Embassy in Washington DC? If you don't want to deal with the trouble of learning a particular government office's requirements or worry about missing something or potentially delaying your authentication, apostille or embassy legalization, let us take care of the hassle while you continue to manage your other personal or business matters! What is an Apostille? An apostille is a certification or seal issued by the US Department of State in Washington D.C. or the Secretary of State in your state which certifies your personal and commercial documents. Common official papers or certificates that may require an apostille: Birth Certificates Marriage Certificates Death Certificates Divorce Decree Single Status Affidavit Background Checks (Local, State, FBI) Power of Attorney Copy of Passport Copy of Driver License Transcripts Diplomas Authorization Letter Travel Consent Letter Articles of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Certification of Free Sale Certification of Origin Corporate Power of Attorney Commercial Invoice * Apostilles from the Secretary of State are normally placed on Personal and Commercial Documents such as Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements, Birth and Marriage certificates, etc. * Apostilles from the US Department of State are normally placed on documents issued by US Federal agencies such as FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Government, Naturalization documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/ee192ba3-33b6-40dd-80e8-17f96bc4a278/washington-dc-apostille-dc.jpg Apostille Services Difficult Run VA - Apostille Services Washington DC Do you need Washington DC Apostille Services? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the District of Columbia (Washington DC) are processed directly from the Secretary of D.C. office. Same day service is available. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the Secretary of D.C. Document issued from the U.S. Federal Government are processed through the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. DC Apostille Services | Apostille DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/08e55f36-0aa9-4868-8589-d8ed339ccb18/apostille-maryland.jpg Apostille Services Difficult Run VA - Maryland Apostille Services Do you need Apostille Services in Maryland? We take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents. Documents originating from the State of Maryland (Apostille Maryland) are processed directly from the Secretary of State office in Annapolis MD. Same day service is available. Maryland Apostille Process For Private Documents originating in Maryland 1. The document must be notarized by a Maryland notary. 2. The notary’s signature is then authenticated by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the notary was commissioned. The county’s name can be found imprinted on the notary’s seal. For Example: If a Prince George’s County notary notarizes the document, the document must then be sent to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court house in Upper Marlboro for authentication because that is where the notary was commissioned. 3. We will then personally deliver the documents to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements please contact us. 4. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For private documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 5. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 6. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. For Maryland State/County-Issued Documents: 1. Obtain a certified original document or a certified copy from the issuing state or county department. To be certified, the document must have the seal and authorized signature of the issuing department. 2. We will then personally deliver to the Office of the Secretary of State in Annapolis for an apostille or authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. If the document requires an apostille, this is the last step. For state-/county-issued documents, the Maryland Secretary of State Apostille is applied and the Maryland Apostille Process is finished, the document is now ready to be used in foreign jurisdictions. 3. For a full legalization, the document then must be personally delivered to the US Department of State Authentications office in Washington DC for an authentication. For cost and requirements and address, please contact us. 4. The document then must be personally delivered to the foreign country’s consulate office for the final authentication. Costs, requirements and addresses vary depending on the consulate. 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Embassy Legalization, Department of State US Apostille Services & Authentication Services For clients who need to present their documents in countries which require the Authentication and Embassy legalization procedure, we can carry out the process on your behalf for personal or commercial documents from start to finish. if you intend to use your documents in a country that is not a party to The Hague Apostille Convention, authentication at the US Department of State in Washington DC is usually a required step in the chain legalization process prior legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The procedure consists of getting a document certified through the chain authentication process which consists of: Notarization (if needed) Secretary of State certification US Department of State certification Legalization of document from embassy Documents submitted for authentication at the US Department of State and possibly subsequent legalization at a foreign embassy/consulate/mission can be either a certified original or notarized/certified copy. In most general cases they can be photocopies certified as true and accurate copy of the document but in certain cases requiring special handling they need to be originals or certificates ready for international use. This is due to requirements by individual States and foreign countries who in certain cases do not accept copies of particular document types. Please note that all seals and signatures must be originals and all dates must follow in chronological order. All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied with a certified (notarized) English translation. FBI Background Check Apostille We facilitate Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through the US Department of State in DC. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications. Please note that FBI background checks are not notarized and only processed in Washington, D.C. If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), you may e-mail it to us with the completed order form. If you receive your FBI background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you may mail it to our Washington DC office after completing the online order form. We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/f3dc30ff-658e-4a77-81c8-a638aeae8856/embassy-legalization-services.jpg Apostille Services Difficult Run VA - Embassy Document Legalization Services DC Maryland Virginia Worldwide International documents that are originated in one country, but are intended for use in another country require embassy legalization to be recognized by the legal system of the foreign country. Embassy legalization is the alternative method for authenticating a document that is utilized for countries that are Non-Hague Convention countries. These countries do not recognize the Apostille as a means to authenticating documents per the Hague Convention of 1961. Embassy Legalization Services We specialize in handling both the Embassy Legalization and Apostille process for our customers with speed and efficiency. The process for Embassy Legalization is very much dependent on the type of document and specific requirements of the destination country. We can very broadly outline the process through the three categories of documents and the procedure required for authentication: Government Documents – any documents or certificates issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with the US Department of State Authentication Office here in Washington D.C. and the Embassy of the destination country. Please note, for personal documents like birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates, you must legalize your document with the Secretary of State in the State that your document was issued. If it is in DC, Maryland, or Virginia you may use our expedited services. General Documents – are any document or certificate NOT issued by a Federal, State or Local government entity. This is the largest category. The Embassy Legalization process for these type of documents includes processing your documents with a local Notary (we offer mobile notary services in DC Maryland Virginia), certification by the appropriate Secretary of State (we can travel for you in DC, Maryland), the US Department of State Authentications Office in Washington DC, and the Embassy of the destination country. Commercial or Shipping Documents – are documents used for shipping product out. The legalization/authentication process for Commercial/Shipping documents is variable based on destination country. This is primarily because some Apostille/Hague Convention countries require that you follow a separate legalization process with your shipping documents. On the other hand, for many countries, the legalization of documents is not required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651dd4e8046d811069e0830e/431df3d1-1c63-4c35-aecd-85e9536b5135/apostille-embassy-legalization-washington-dc-md-va.png Apostille Services Difficult Run VA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.